Construction and Extraction Occupations Salary in South Dakota

Ranked #48 of 51 · SD

16% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $54,930 ≈ $26/hr
Median annual salary $50,120
Employment 26,200

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $37,640P25 $45,340 Median $50,120P75 $62,400P90 $76,130

About 80% of construction and extraction occupationss in South Dakota earn between $37,640 and $76,130. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

South Dakota
$54,930
U.S. average
$65,360

The mean construction and extraction occupations salary in South Dakota is $54,930, about 16% below the U.S. average ($65,360). That works out to roughly $26/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in South Dakota

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Sioux Falls, SD-MN $51,350 $56,640 10,010
Rapid City, SD $50,650 $54,880 4,940
East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $49,220 $53,860 6,930
West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $48,540 $52,340 3,810

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do construction and extraction occupations make in South Dakota?

The median construction and extraction occupations salary in South Dakota is $50,120 per year (mean $54,930), and about 80% earn between $37,640 and $76,130.

How much do construction and extraction occupations make per hour in South Dakota?

Roughly $26 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $54,930 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is South Dakota a high-paying state for construction and extraction occupations?

South Dakota ranks #48 of 51 states for construction and extraction occupations pay. Its mean salary of $54,930 is about 16% below the U.S. average of $65,360.

Which metro areas in South Dakota pay construction and extraction occupations the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in South Dakota for construction and extraction occupations are Sioux Falls, SD-MN ($51,350), Rapid City, SD ($50,650), East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area ($49,220), by median annual wage.

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