SOC 47-4021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers — South Dakota
South Dakota
At $116,320, median pay for Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers in South Dakota tracks the national median of $109,910 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $116,320, median pay for Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers in South Dakota tracks the national median of $109,910 closely. Pay ranges from under $83,270 at the tenth percentile to more than $120,090 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $99,050 to $119,240.
South Dakota ranks number 17th out of 37 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 563 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 40th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $83,270 | −24.2% |
| 25th | $99,050 | −9.9% |
| Median (50th) | $116,320 | +5.8% |
| 75th | $119,240 | +8.5% |
| 90th | $120,090 | +9.3% |
| Mean | $107,000 | −2.6% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in South Dakota run 11.4% below the national average, so the median of $116,320 goes as far as $131,287 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 19.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$116,320as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$131,287US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $116,320 a year, 5.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $83,270 to $120,090 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 17th of 37 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers in South Dakota?
The median annual wage is $116,320, or $55.92 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 $109,910, so pay in South Dakota is 5.8% 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 South Dakota earns more than $120,090 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $83,270 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.
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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