SOC 17-3022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians — Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD-MN · 1 metro areas compared
At $64,740, median pay for Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Sioux Falls, SD tracks the national median of $64,950 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $64,740, median pay for Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Sioux Falls, SD tracks the national median of $64,950 closely. Pay ranges from under $49,230 at the tenth percentile to more than $80,580 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $60,880 to $72,780.
Employment stands at 160, or 0.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Rapid City records the highest median at $58,610. Of the 395 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 118th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,230 | −24.2% |
| 25th | $60,880 | −6.3% |
| Median (50th) | $64,740 | −0.3% |
| 75th | $72,780 | +12.1% |
| 90th | $80,580 | +24.1% |
| Mean | $65,440 | +0.8% |
Other metro areas in South Dakota
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rapid City | $58,610 | 100 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Sioux Falls run 11.4% below the national average, so the median of $64,740 goes as far as $73,070 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 12.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$64,740as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$73,070US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $64,740 a year, 0.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,230 to $80,580 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 160 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Rapid City, at $58,610.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Sioux Falls, SD?
The median annual wage is $64,740, or $31.12 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $64,950, so pay in Sioux Falls, SD is 0.3% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Sioux Falls, SD earns more than $80,580 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,230 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Rapid City, at $58,610 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 160 jobs in this occupation in Sioux Falls, SD. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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