SOC 49-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers — South Dakota
South Dakota · 2 metro areas compared
At $80,810, median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in South Dakota tracks the national median of $79,860 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $80,810, median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in South Dakota tracks the national median of $79,860 closely. Pay ranges from under $53,580 at the tenth percentile to more than $107,300 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $67,290 to $98,060.
Employment stands at 1,750, or 3.8 jobs per thousand held locally. South Dakota ranks number 22nd out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Sioux Falls records the highest median at $82,190. Of the 563 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 101st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,580 | −32.9% |
| 25th | $67,290 | −15.7% |
| Median (50th) | $80,810 | +1.2% |
| 75th | $98,060 | +22.8% |
| 90th | $107,300 | +34.4% |
| Mean | $82,680 | +3.5% |
Highest-paying metro areas in South Dakota
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sioux Falls | $82,190 | 710 | |
| 2 | Rapid City | $80,480 | 290 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in South Dakota run 11.4% below the national average, so the median of $80,810 goes as far as $91,208 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 14.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$80,810as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$91,208US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $80,810 a year, 1.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $53,580 to $107,300 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,750 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 22nd of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Sioux Falls, at $82,190.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in South Dakota?
The median annual wage is $80,810, or $38.85 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 $79,860, so pay in South Dakota is 1.2% 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 $107,300 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $53,580 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 $82,190 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,750 jobs in this occupation in South Dakota. 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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