Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters Salary in South Dakota

Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in South Dakota earn the most in Sioux Falls (average $38,280 a year) and the least in Rapid City ($36,350), across the 2 South Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters average at $36,540 and the median at $36,500 for 210 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $43,730.

Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters average salary by city in South Dakota

Sioux Falls$38,280
Rapid City$36,350

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Sioux Falls	$38,280	$36,780	$35,170	$32,938	91
Rapid City	$36,350	$36,110	$34,390	$31,387	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; South Dakota has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in other states

Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary by city and state

More about pay in South Dakota

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-3015.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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