The median annual wage for Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in South Dakota is $36,280 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $35,810.
Pay spans roughly $30,940 at the 10th percentile to $42,380 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.44 per hour. An estimated 240 people work as helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in South Dakota.
| Median (annual) | $36,280 |
| Mean (annual) | $35,810 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.44 |
| 10th percentile | $30,940 |
| 90th percentile | $42,380 |
| Employment | 240 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.