Pipelayers Salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

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

Median annual salary $47,230 -3% vs national
Median hourly $22.71
10th percentile $36,860
90th percentile $59,990
Employed locally 90
National median $48,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,860
    25th
    $36,860
    50th (median)
    $47,230
    75th
    $51,780
    90th
    $59,990

    Sioux Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,418 2023 • Census ACS
    Pipelayers salary vs area income 58% Median Pipelayers salary is 42% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Pipelayers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska $93,500
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $92,610
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $88,910
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $85,180
    Minnesota $84,880
    Madison, WI $84,650

    Nearby metros — Pipelayers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Rapid City, SD $49,450

    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 Pipelayers make per hour in Sioux Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Pipelayers in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is $22.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.35 or more per hour.

    Is Sioux Falls above or below average for Pipelayers salaries?

    The median Pipelayers salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is 3% below the national median of $48,710. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Pipelayers (10th percentile) earn around $36,860 per year in Sioux Falls, SD-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,860.