BLS wage data says plumbers in South Dakota earn $28.97/hr. That's 10.0% below the national average. Here's what that means for your bids.
BLS Hourly Wage
$28.97
Customer Rate
$74–$100/hr
Markup Factor
3.0x
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2023. Customer rate = wage × markup.
South Dakota
National Avg
| Service | South Dakota Price Range |
|---|---|
| Drain unclogging (snake) | $135–$270 |
| Toilet repair or replacement | $180–$450 |
| Faucet replacement | $135–$315 |
| Garbage disposal install | $180–$405 |
| Water heater install (tank) | $720–$1799 |
| Tankless water heater install | $1349–$3149 |
| Pipe repair or replacement | $270–$1349 |
| Sewer line repair | $1349–$4498 |
| Bathroom rough-in (new) | $1799–$4498 |
Prices adjusted from national averages using South Dakota BLS wage data. Your local market may vary.
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Estimated per-job price for South Dakota (—–—/hr effective rate)
Based on BLS wage data for South Dakota (SD). Rates reflect state-level labor costs.
Based on BLS wage data, plumbers in South Dakota typically charge between $74 and $100 per hour. The actual rate depends on the job type, scope, and whether materials are included.
Plumbing labor costs in South Dakota are 10.0% below the national average. The BLS-reported hourly wage in South Dakota is $28.97, compared to $32.20 nationally.
Start with your labor cost ($28.97/hr in South Dakota), apply a 3.0x markup to cover overhead, supplies, insurance, and profit. That puts your customer-facing rate around $74–$100/hr. Then adjust for job scope: complex jobs command higher rates.
The biggest factors are metro vs. rural (cities within South Dakota can vary 30–40%), job complexity, and recurring vs. one-time work. Recurring contracts cost less per visit because there's no re-quoting or onboarding.
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