Helpers--Carpenters Salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux Falls, SD-MN

Median annual salary $30,690 -26.2% vs national
Median hourly $14.75
10th percentile $24,830
90th percentile $45,300
Employed locally 120
National median $41,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,830
    25th
    $29,340
    50th (median)
    $30,690
    75th
    $35,080
    90th
    $45,300

    Sioux Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,418 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Carpenters salary vs area income 38% Median Helpers--Carpenters salary is 62% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Helpers--Carpenters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $60,860
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $59,090
    Bend, OR $58,070
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $56,720
    New Haven, CT $52,760
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $52,760

    Nearby metros — Helpers--Carpenters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Rapid City, SD $30,900

    Related occupations in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $47,530
    Electricians $60,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,110
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $46,590
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $54,830
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $58,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers--Carpenters make per hour in Sioux Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Carpenters in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is $14.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.32 or more per hour.

    Is Sioux Falls above or below average for Helpers--Carpenters salaries?

    The median Helpers--Carpenters salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is 26.2% below the national median of $41,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Helpers--Carpenters in Sioux Falls?

    Entry-level Helpers--Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $24,830 per year in Sioux Falls, SD-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,340.