Helpers--Electricians Salary in South Dakota

Helpers--electricians in South Dakota earn the most in Sioux Falls (average $36,570 a year) and the least in Rapid City ($36,220), across the 2 South Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the helpers--electricians average at $36,940 and the median at $35,620 for 300 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $44,080.

Helpers--Electricians average salary by city in South Dakota

Sioux Falls$36,570
Rapid City$36,220

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Sioux Falls	$36,570	$35,620	$33,510	$31,564	91
Rapid City	$36,220	$35,000	$32,910	$31,283	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--Electricians salary in other states

Helpers--Electricians 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 47-3013.
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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