Pay data / Plumbers / Salary / South Dakota
Plumber Salary
in South Dakota
Plumbers 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 plumbers, with most earning between $35,100 and $91,100.
Bottom 10%
$35,100
SD Median
$55,400
Top 10%
$91,100
Plumber pay by experience in South Dakota
- Apprentice$33,200$16/hr
Working toward a journeyman license over 4-5 years.
- Journeyman$55,400$27/hr
Licensed to work independently.
- Master$74,800$36/hr
Permits, inspections, and running the crew.
Plumber 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
Plumbers are state-licensed, moving Apprentice, Journeyman, then Master. A licensed plumber is required to permit and inspect most work.
Frequently asked
- How much do plumbers make in South Dakota?
- Plumbers 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 $35,100 and $91,100.
- What is the highest-paying place for plumbers in South Dakota?
- Among South Dakota's major metros, Sioux Falls tends to pay plumbers the most, near $55,100 a year.
- Do you need a license to work as a plumber in South Dakota?
- Yes. Plumbers are state-licensed, moving Apprentice, Journeyman, then Master. A licensed plumber is required to permit and inspect most 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.
Plumber 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.