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Electrician Salary
in South Dakota
Electricians in South Dakota (SD) earn a median of $55,400 a year, about $27 an hour. That runs roughly 10% below the national median for electricians, with most earning between $36,500 and $93,800.
Electrician pay by experience in South Dakota
- Apprentice$33,200$16/hr
Learning on the job under a licensed electrician, usually 4-5 years.
- Journeyman$55,400$27/hr
Licensed to work independently. The market's center of gravity.
- Master$75,300$36/hr
Can pull permits, run jobs, and supervise. Where the money is.
Electrician pay in South Dakota metros
- Sioux Falls$55,100$26/hr
- Rapid City$53,000$25/hr
- Aberdeen$53,100$26/hr
Licensing in South Dakota
Electricians are licensed at the state or local level, typically moving Apprentice, Journeyman, then Master. A licensed person is legally required to pull permits and sign off on work.
Frequently asked
- How much do electricians make in South Dakota?
- Electricians in South Dakota earn a median of $55,400 per year, about $27 per hour. That is roughly 10% below the national median. Most earn between $36,500 and $93,800.
- What is the highest-paying place for electricians in South Dakota?
- Among South Dakota's major metros, Sioux Falls tends to pay electricians the most, near $55,100 a year.
- Do you need a license to work as a electrician in South Dakota?
- Yes. Electricians are licensed at the state or local level, typically moving Apprentice, Journeyman, then Master. A licensed person is legally required to pull permits and sign off on work. Licensing in South Dakota is handled at the state level, and a licensed person is required to permit and sign off on most work.
Electrician pay in other states
Figures are estimates for 2026, anchored to national wage data and localized for South Dakota by cost of living and market conditions. Actual pay varies by employer, certification, and project.