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Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall Salary in South Dakota

Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Walls in South Dakota make a median of $40,190 a year, or about $19.32 an hour. The range runs from $35K at the entry level to $55K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across South Dakota. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$40K
Median annual
$19.32/hr
Hourly rate
$35K
Entry level (10th %)
$55K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $40K get you in South Dakota?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,861/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,017/mo
Rent as % of take-home35.5% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$44,710/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,844/mo

About insulation workers, floor, ceiling, and walls

Education: High school diploma or equivalent
U.S. employed: 38,610
South Dakota employed: 250
Category: Construction & Trades

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, South Dakota

Bar chart showing Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall salary percentiles in South Dakota: 10th percentile $34,750, 25th percentile $35,920, median $40,190, 75th percentile $47,630, 90th percentile $55,180. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$35K25th$36KMedian$40K75th$48K90th$55K
Bar chart showing Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall salary percentiles in South Dakota: 10th percentile $34,750, 25th percentile $35,920, median $40,190, 75th percentile $47,630, 90th percentile $55,180. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level insulation workers, floor, ceiling, and walls (10th percentile) start around $35K. Mid-career wages sit at $40K. Top earners bring in $55K or more, a $20K spread from bottom to top.

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Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall salary by metro in South Dakota

2 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Rapid City$45K+12%40
Sioux Falls$45K+11%150

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Frequently asked questions

How much do insulation workers, floor, ceiling, and walls make in South Dakota?

The median is $40,190 a year, that works out to about $19 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $34,750, and experienced insulation workers, floor, ceiling, and walls can clear $55,180. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $40K enough to live in South Dakota?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,861/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,017/month, which eats 35.5% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a insulation workers, floor, ceiling, and wall salary go in South Dakota?

South Dakota has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median insulation workers, floor, ceiling, and wall salary is worth about $44,710 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do insulation workers, floor, ceiling, and walls get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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