Electricians pay in Sioux Falls

In Sioux Falls (SD), the median pay for electricians is $29.55 an hour ($61,470 a year). About 1,330 people work in this job there.

$29.55Median hourly pay
$49,870–$74,250Middle half of workers, yearly
1,330People in this job in Sioux Falls (SD)

That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($63,190). It is about the same as the South Dakota median ($61,390).

Pay range for electricians in Sioux Falls (SD)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$22.19$46,150
25% of workers$23.98$49,870
Half of workers (median)$29.55$61,470
75% of workers$35.70$74,250
90% of workers$38.87$80,860

Electricians pay in South Dakota metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Sioux Falls (this page)$61,4701,330
Rapid City$61,160460

South Dakota unemployment rate: 2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for electricians

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Apprenticeship (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +9.2% over ten years, much faster than average · about 72,700 openings a year (BLS)

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.