Helpers--Electricians pay range in Sioux Falls
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,620 a year or less, while the top 10% make $42,870 or more. The middle half of helpers--electricians in Sioux Falls earn between $33,510 and $37,980.
- $32K10th
- $34K25th
- $36KMedian
- $38K75th
- $43K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $36,570 | $3,048 | $17.58 |
| Median | $35,620 | $2,968 | $17.12 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $33,510 | $2,792 | $16.11 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $37,980 | $3,165 | $18.26 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Electricians pay in Sioux Falls vs. South Dakota and the U.S.
Helpers--electricians in Sioux Falls earn about the same as the South Dakota average ($36,940) and 17% less than the U.S. average ($44,080). At the median the gap is -17% against the U.S. median of $42,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | $36,570 | $35,620 | $31,620 | $42,870 | 90 |
| South Dakota | $36,940 | $35,620 | $30,510 | $45,760 | 300 |
| United States | $44,080 | $42,670 | $33,020 | $58,340 | 63,630 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Helpers--Electricians salary after taxes in Sioux Falls
On the average salary of $36,570, a single filer in Sioux Falls takes home about $31,564 a year, or $2,630 a month and $1,214 every two weeks. Taxes take 14% of gross pay.
The Sioux Falls, SD-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in SD | $31,564 | $2,630 |
| Working in MN | $30,426 | $2,536 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Sioux Falls a good place for helpers--electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Sioux Falls area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.6), so the average $36,570 buys what about $40,350 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Sioux Falls ($47,970). A typical home costs $342,936, or 9.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Electricians salary in other South Dakota cities
Sioux Falls ranks 1st of 2 South Dakota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Sioux Falls$36,570
- Rapid City$36,220
Highest-paying cities for helpers--electricians
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($74,540).
- Seattle, WA$74,540
- San Francisco, CA$60,400
- St. Louis, MO$60,150
- San Diego, CA$54,260
- Portland, ME$54,150
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Helpers--Electricians salary in Sioux Falls: questions
How much do helpers--electricians make an hour in Sioux Falls?
$17.58 an hour on average, and $17.13 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--electricians salary in Sioux Falls?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,620 a year and the 25th percentile is $33,510, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--electricians take-home pay in Sioux Falls?
About $31,564 a year ($2,630 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $36,570. South Dakota has no state income tax.
Do helpers--electricians earn more in Sioux Falls than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% less than the U.S. average for this job ($44,080).
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; area Sioux Falls, SD-MN (43620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.6%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.23, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.