SOC 49-9051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers — West South Dakota
West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area · 2 metro areas compared
At $97,310, median pay for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers in West South Dakota, SD tracks the national median of $95,320 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $97,310, median pay for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers in West South Dakota, SD tracks the national median of $95,320 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $87,740 and $118,530. The lowest tenth earn under $80,560, while the highest tenth earn more than $121,870.
The area has 190 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 3.60 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Sioux Falls leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $102,600. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 25th of 281 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,560 | −15.5% |
| 25th | $87,740 | −8.0% |
| Median (50th) | $97,310 | +2.1% |
| 75th | $118,530 | +24.3% |
| 90th | $121,870 | +27.9% |
| Mean | $99,010 | +3.9% |
Other metro areas in South Dakota
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sioux Falls | $102,600 | 130 | |
| 2 | Rapid City | $95,220 | 120 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in West South Dakota run 11.4% below the national average, so the median of $97,310 goes as far as $109,831 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 15.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$97,310as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$109,831US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $97,310 a year, 2.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $80,560 to $121,870 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 190 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Sioux Falls, at $102,600.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers in West South Dakota, SD?
The median annual wage is $97,310, or $46.79 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 $95,320, so pay in West South Dakota, SD is 2.1% higher. 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 West South Dakota, SD earns more than $121,870 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $80,560 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 Sioux Falls, at $102,600 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 190 jobs in this occupation in West South Dakota, 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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