South Dakota
Pipefitter & Steamfitter programs in South Dakota
4 listed pipefitter programs in South Dakota, plus BLS pay data for the state and 3 metro areas.
- $55,530Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $39,230Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $51,620Median pay (state)
- $74,480Top 10% earn over
1,760 jobs in South Dakota · 4 listed programs. Average = BLS mean across all experience levels, not starting pay. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
Cities with listed programs
BLS wage data
Pipefitter & Steamfitter pay in South Dakota
Annual wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | $39,230 | $46,140 | $51,620 | $62,050 | $74,480 | $55,530 | 1,760 |
| United States | $44,150 | $50,190 | $63,800 | $85,110 | $108,420 | $72,170 | 465,840 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $45,580 | $48,960 | $60,890 | $75,190 | $97,410 | $66,450 | 240 |
| Rapid City, SD | $39,530 | $45,380 | $55,850 | $61,300 | $74,450 | $55,880 | 360 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $40,260 | $46,280 | $55,000 | $63,630 | $76,480 | $56,890 | 810 |
Programs
Listed programs in South Dakota
Every pipefitter program we matched in South Dakota. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sinte Gleska University Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Mission, SD | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $4,714 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Sinte Gleska University Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Mission, SD | Associate degree | 0 | $4,714 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Southeast Technical College Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Sioux Falls, SD | Certificate (1-2 years) | 6 | $8,365 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Western Dakota Technical College Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Rapid City, SD | Certificate (1-2 years) | 3 | $8,526 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
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Sources
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (news release USDL-26-0725; data tables). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03.
- Occupation: O*NET OnLine, 47-2152.00 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters, retrieved 2026-11-03 (CC BY 4.0).
- Apprenticeship sponsors: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship: partner sponsors file, retrieved 2026-10-29 (Partner Finder).
- Schools & graduates: U.S. Department of Education, NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), award year 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code (completions file; CIP-SOC crosswalk).
- Tuition: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts: Institution + Field of Study), data updated 2026-10-15, matched by IPEDS unit ID (source).
Program listings are matched from public files by occupation code or organization name; they are not endorsements and we have not visited or tested any program. Confirm schedules, entry requirements and costs with the program. Compiled by the HighPayingTrades team; last refreshed 2026-11-03.