Quick answer: Carpenters in South Dakota earn a median of $48,140 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). This page lists accredited carpenter schools in South Dakota with local wage data and median graduate earnings for each school.
Looking for carpenter schools in South Dakota? The programs below combine classroom instruction with hands-on practice. For context, the state median annual wage for this occupation is approximately $48,140 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
South Dakota Quick Facts
Metric
Value
Source
State median annual wage
$48,140
BLS OEWS, May 2025
South Dakota pay range (10th to 90th percentile)
$37,720 to $65,890
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Top-paying South Dakota metro for this field
Sioux Falls, SD, $49,410
BLS OEWS, May 2025
National job outlook (2024 to 2034)
+4.5% growth, about 74,100 openings per year
BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034
Federal prevailing wage in South Dakota (Davis-Bacon)
The school listings below are sorted by proximity to Programs. Each entry includes the school name, address, and the credentials offered. Use the South Dakota figures above as a reference point when comparing program length, schedule, and tuition.
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LOCAL RANK
Location / proximity to this page
Defines the local group
Graduation rate
30%
Median earnings, 10 years after entry
25%
Average net price (lower is better)
20%
Retention rate
15%
Fully online availability
10%
Schools without enough federal outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score.
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How long does carpenter training take in South Dakota?
Carpenter certificate programs in South Dakota typically take 6 to 12 months of full-time study, while associate degree programs generally run about 2 years. Many carpenters also enter the field through a registered apprenticeship, which combines paid on-the-job training with related classroom instruction and usually takes 3 to 5 years to complete. Actual completion time depends on schedule (full-time vs. part-time) and any prerequisite coursework.
How much do carpenters earn in South Dakota?
According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025), carpenters in South Dakota earned a median annual wage of approximately $48,140. Pay varies with experience, certification, and employer; the 10th to 90th percentile range was approximately $37,720 to $65,890 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
How many carpenter schools are in South Dakota?
The schools listed above are within about 800 miles of Programs. Compare them by tuition, program length, and the credential each one awards.
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Data sources
Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.
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Provider
Vintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
