Electrician Service Call Cost in South Dakota
$130 – $450We estimate electrician service call in South Dakota at $130 to $450 for diagnosing and fixing one small problem. The national estimate is $130 to $460. South Dakota electrician pay is 3% below the national median, ranking 36 of 51.
| Part of the job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Parts and materials (our assumption) | $20 | $50 |
| Labor hours (our assumption) | 1.5 | 3 |
| Billed labor rate per hour | $74 | $133 |
| Estimated total | $130 | $450 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the South Dakota median wage from BLS (2025, $29.51 an hour) times 2.5 to 4.5 to cover payroll costs, overhead, travel and profit. How we estimate
What other publishers report
| Publisher | Low | High | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixr | $176 | $327 | Typical cost per visit. Page dated January 2025. |
| This Old House | $150 | $600 | Typical electrician visit. Page dated June 2026. |
| Today's Homeowner | $150 | $200 | Flat first-hour minimum, not a whole job. Page dated April 2025. |
Who can legally do this in South Dakota
The South Dakota Electrical Commission licenses all electricians within the state.
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | $29.26 | $130 | $450 |
| Minnesota | $37.58 | $160 | $560 |
| Montana | $36.90 | $160 | $550 |
| Nebraska | $29.24 | $130 | $440 |
| North Dakota | $31.59 | $140 | $480 |
| Wyoming | $36.59 | $160 | $540 |
Other electrician jobs in South Dakota
Electrician Service Call cost in every state · South Dakota home repair guide
Sources
General information, not professional advice. Conditions, codes and prices vary. Turn off power, gas or water before any work, and hire a licensed professional when in doubt. Cost figures are our estimates, not quotes.