South Dakota: Industry Data
South Dakota has 4,655 establishments and 28,167 employees across the 7 industries Builder Data covers. Here's each one, with pay, one-year job growth and South Dakota's national rank.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Avg. pay | 1-yr jobs | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial & Institutional Building Contractors | 382 | 3,744 | $79,643 | +0.4% | #41 |
| Residential Home Builders | 1,034 | 3,437 | $55,869 | -2.5% | #44 |
| Specialty Trade Contractors | 2,647 | 17,708 | $67,339 | +2.0% | #45 |
| Heavy & Civil Engineering Construction | Not disclosed by BLS | ||||
| Engineering Services Firms | 500 | 2,750 | $111,648 | +1.2% | #49 |
| Architectural Services Firms | 54 | 334 | $87,377 | +1.8% | #47 |
| Surveying & Mapping Services | 38 | 194 | $83,080 | +6.6% | #44 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), 2025 annual averages, private ownership. Establishment counts are worksites, not companies. Pulled November 4, 2026. bls.gov/cew
South Dakota: FAQ
How big is the construction & design industry in South Dakota?
South Dakota had 4,655 establishments and 28,167 employees across the 7 industries Builder Data covers in 2025 (BLS QCEW annual averages, private ownership).
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