Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in South Dakota

Landscaping and groundskeeping workers in South Dakota earn the most in Sioux Falls (average $38,700 a year) and the least in Rapid City ($35,880), across the 2 South Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the landscaping and groundskeeping workers average at $36,600 and the median at $35,370 for 2,980 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $42,290.

Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers average salary by city in South Dakota

Sioux Falls$38,700
Rapid City$35,880

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Sioux Falls	$38,700	$37,400	$34,070	$33,275	91
Rapid City	$35,880	$34,840	$30,310	$31,010	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.

Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary in other states

Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 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 37-3011.
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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