Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters Salary in South Dakota

Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in South Dakota earn the most in Sioux Falls (average $56,890 a year) and the least in Rapid City ($55,880), across the 2 South Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters average at $55,530 and the median at $51,620 for 1,760 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $72,170.

Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters average salary by city in South Dakota

Sioux Falls$56,890
Rapid City$55,880

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Sioux Falls	$56,890	$55,000	$46,280	$47,891	91
Rapid City	$55,880	$55,850	$45,380	$47,080	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.

Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in other states

Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary by city and state

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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 47-2152.
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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