Construction Laborers Salary in South Dakota

Construction laborers in South Dakota earn the most in Sioux Falls (average $45,410 a year) and the least in Rapid City ($44,210), across the 2 South Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the construction laborers average at $44,310 and the median at $45,710 for 1,780 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $52,030.

Construction Laborers average salary by city in South Dakota

Sioux Falls$45,410
Rapid City$44,210

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Sioux Falls	$45,410	$46,850	$39,070	$38,667	91
Rapid City	$44,210	$45,630	$39,800	$37,703	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.

Construction Laborers salary in other states

Construction Laborers 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 47-2061.
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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