Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in South Dakota

Painters, construction and maintenance in South Dakota earn the most in Rapid City (average $47,770 a year) and the least in Sioux Falls ($47,730), across the 2 South Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the painters, construction and maintenance average at $47,710 and the median at $48,160 for 670 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $55,420.

Painters, Construction and Maintenance average salary by city in South Dakota

Rapid City$47,770
Sioux Falls$47,730

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Rapid City	$47,770	$46,900	$37,830	$40,563	89
Sioux Falls	$47,730	$48,440	$41,600	$40,531	91

*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.

Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in other states

Painters, Construction and Maintenance 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 47-2141.
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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