Carpenter salary in South Dakota

Carpenters in South Dakota earn a median $48,140 a year. That's 21% below the national median, ranking South Dakota #48 of 50 states.

Median pay
$48,140
Median hourly
$23.14
Typical range
$37,720–$65,890
Jobs
4,560

Pay range

Annual pay percentiles for carpenters in South Dakota
PercentileAnnual payU.S.
10th (entry level)$37,720$40,410
25th$42,190$48,510
Median$48,140$60,580
75th$60,060$76,830
90th (top earners)$65,890$99,910

Compare other states

  1. 1Hawaii$85,280
  2. 2Illinois$79,000
  3. 3California$75,920
  4. 4Massachusetts$75,200
  5. 5Washington$74,190
  6. 6Alaska$73,860
  7. 7New York$72,330
  8. 8Minnesota$64,930
  9. 9Connecticut$64,060
  10. 10New Jersey$64,010
  11. 11Maryland$62,960
  12. 12Indiana$62,870
  13. 13Oregon$62,870
  14. 14Colorado$62,830
  15. 15Vermont$62,400
  16. 16Nevada$62,380
  17. 17Maine$62,160
  18. –District of Columbia$61,710
  19. 18Michigan$61,680
  20. 19Wisconsin$61,660
  21. 20New Hampshire$61,200
  22. 21Missouri$60,840
  23. 22Rhode Island$60,840
  24. 23Ohio$60,810
  25. 24New Mexico$59,720
  26. 25Pennsylvania$59,370
  27. 26Delaware$59,200
  28. 27Montana$58,820
  29. 28Arizona$58,580
  30. 29North Dakota$57,890
  31. 30Iowa$57,710
  32. 31Kansas$56,960
  33. 32Wyoming$56,850
  34. 33Virginia$55,690
  35. 34Kentucky$52,680
  36. 35Utah$52,360
  37. 36Idaho$52,000
  38. 37Tennessee$50,830
  39. 38South Carolina$50,670
  40. 39Nebraska$50,320
  41. 40Louisiana$49,920
  42. 41Florida$49,870
  43. 42Georgia$49,350
  44. 43North Carolina$49,100
  45. 44Texas$48,900
  46. 45West Virginia$48,710
  47. 46Mississippi$48,650
  48. 47Alabama$48,220
  49. 48South Dakota$48,140
  50. 49Arkansas$47,760
  51. 50Oklahoma$46,910
  52. –Puerto Rico$30,530

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Frequently asked questions

How much do carpenters make in South Dakota?

The median pay for carpenters in South Dakota is $48,140 a year ($23.14 an hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,720, and the top 10% earn over $65,890.

Is South Dakota a good state for carpenters?

South Dakota ranks #48 of 50 states for median carpenter pay, 21% below the national median of $60,580. Living costs vary a lot by state, so compare pay with local housing costs.

How can a carpenter earn more?

Pay rises with experience, certifications, specialized skills, overtime and willingness to travel. Union jobs and employers in high-cost metro areas often pay more. Our guide on how to become a carpenter covers the certifications that matter most.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (Carpenters, SOC 47-2031). Figures exclude self-employed workers.