What home projects cost in South Dakota
Construction workers in South Dakota earn $1,306 a week on average, -16.2% against the national $1,559. Because labour is roughly 45% of a residential project and materials cost much the same everywhere, that works out to about -7.3% on the price of a job here.
Biggest difference: ADU, where a typical project runs $13,100 less here than the national figure.
Idaho, lowest Alaska, highest
South Dakota pays more than 4 of the 51, and the taller notch marks the national average.
| Project | In South Dakota | National |
|---|---|---|
| Home Addition cost in South Dakota | $60,800 – $91,200 | $65,600 – $98,400 |
| Bathroom Remodel cost in South Dakota | $12,600 – $19,800 | $13,700 – $21,400 |
| Basement Finishing cost in South Dakota | $26,700 – $40,100 | $28,800 – $43,200 |
| Interior Painting cost in South Dakota | $4,000 – $6,000 | $4,300 – $6,500 |
| Garage Conversion cost in South Dakota | $23,900 – $39,100 | $25,800 – $42,200 |
| Shower Remodel cost in South Dakota | $4,750 – $7,750 | $5,150 – $8,350 |
| Flooring Installation cost in South Dakota | $5,250 – $8,150 | $5,600 – $8,800 |
| ADU cost in South Dakota | $123,500 – $210,300 | $133,200 – $226,800 |
| Cabinet Refacing cost in South Dakota | $4,900 – $7,650 | $5,250 – $8,250 |
| Kitchen Remodel cost in South Dakota | $29,600 – $48,200 | $31,900 – $52,100 |
| Countertop cost in South Dakota | $2,600 – $4,100 | $2,800 – $4,400 |
| Project | In South Dakota | National |
|---|---|---|
| Tree Removal cost in South Dakota | $600 – $1,000 | $650 – $1,050 |
| Window Replacement cost in South Dakota | $5,300 – $8,600 | $5,700 – $9,300 |
| Roof Replacement cost in South Dakota | $5,850 – $9,550 | $6,350 – $10,400 |
| Concrete Driveway cost in South Dakota | $4,650 – $7,550 | $5,000 – $8,200 |
| Retaining Wall cost in South Dakota | $4,050 – $6,650 | $4,350 – $7,150 |
| Landscaping cost in South Dakota | $3,700 – $6,300 | $4,000 – $6,800 |
| Pool cost in South Dakota | $30,900 – $52,700 | $33,400 – $56,800 |
| Exterior Painting cost in South Dakota | $4,150 – $6,550 | $4,500 – $7,000 |
| Siding cost in South Dakota | $6,750 – $10,600 | $7,300 – $11,400 |
| Asphalt Driveway cost in South Dakota | $3,300 – $5,600 | $3,550 – $6,050 |
| Fence Installation cost in South Dakota | $2,650 – $4,400 | $2,800 – $4,700 |
| Gutter Installation cost in South Dakota | $1,400 – $2,300 | $1,500 – $2,500 |
| Concrete Patio cost in South Dakota | $1,850 – $3,150 | $2,000 – $3,400 |
| Project | In South Dakota | National |
|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation cost in South Dakota | $1,800 – $2,900 | $1,950 – $3,150 |
| Foundation Repair cost in South Dakota | $4,950 – $8,050 | $5,300 – $8,700 |
| HVAC Replacement cost in South Dakota | $8,650 – $13,500 | $9,350 – $14,600 |
| Furnace Replacement cost in South Dakota | $4,200 – $6,900 | $4,550 – $7,450 |
| Well Drilling cost in South Dakota | $4,950 – $8,750 | $5,350 – $9,450 |
| Chimney Repair cost in South Dakota | $1,000 – $1,800 | $1,050 – $1,950 |
| Asbestos Removal cost in South Dakota | $1,600 – $2,950 | $1,700 – $3,100 |
| Water Heater Replacement cost in South Dakota | $1,100 – $1,900 | $1,200 – $2,000 |
| Crawl Space Encapsulation cost in South Dakota | $3,650 – $6,550 | $3,950 – $7,050 |
| Electrical Panel Upgrade cost in South Dakota | $1,750 – $3,050 | $1,850 – $3,350 |
| Septic System cost in South Dakota | $5,250 – $9,750 | $5,650 – $10,500 |
| Basement Waterproofing cost in South Dakota | $3,450 – $6,350 | $3,700 – $6,900 |
How the South Dakota figures are worked out
Every range on this page is the national estimate with one adjustment: the labour portion is scaled by what construction actually pays in South Dakota.
Wages come from the BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages, NAICS 23 (Construction), private ownership. South Dakota averages $1,306 a week against $1,559 nationally, an index of 0.838. Applied to a labour share of 45%, that gives a multiplier of 0.927.
What this cannot tell you. It is a state average, and the gap between a metro and a rural county inside South Dakota is often wider than the gap between states. Materials are treated as national, which is close to true for lumber and shingles and less true where freight is long. Permit costs, local code and how busy contractors are that month move real quotes as much as wages do. Treat this as a starting point and get a written quote.
Questions about South Dakota costs
- Is home improvement more expensive in South Dakota?
- Construction wages in South Dakota run -16.2% against the national average of $1,559 a week. Labour is about 45% of a residential project and materials cost much the same everywhere, so that works out to roughly -7.3% on the price of a job. South Dakota pays more than 4 of the 51 states and the District of Columbia.
- Does the South Dakota adjustment hit some projects harder than others?
- No. It is a wage adjustment, so it moves every project by the same -7.3%, whether that is a tree removal or an addition. What changes is the dollar amount: ADU moves by about $13,100 while tree removal moves by less than $100. If a contractor tells you one trade is unusually expensive in South Dakota, that is a local market condition, not something this data can show.
- What is the cheapest home improvement project in South Dakota?
- Of the 36 projects priced here, tree removal is the least expensive at $600 to $1,000 for a typical job, and ADU is the most at $123,500 to $210,300. Both assume a mid finish level; every calculator lets you change the scope and the finish.
- Are these figures accurate for my city in South Dakota?
- They are state-level figures and should be read that way. The gap between a metro area and a rural county inside one state is often wider than the gap between two states, and the wage data behind this page does not resolve below the state. Use the range as a starting point for what to expect, then get an on-site quote, which is the only firm number.