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Pipelayers average salary by city in South Dakota
- Sioux Falls$51,110
- Rapid City$50,250
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | $51,110 | $49,400 | $44,750 | $43,247 | 91 |
| Rapid City | $50,250 | $50,650 | $43,980 | $42,556 | 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.
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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 47-2151.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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