Home Repair Decoded

Pipe Repair Cost in South Dakota

$110 – $700We estimate pipe repair in South Dakota at $110 to $700 for one accessible leak or burst section, without wall repair. The national estimate is $130 to $800. South Dakota plumber pay is 19% below the national median, ranking 50 of 51.
Part of the jobLowHigh
Parts and materials (our assumption)$50$250
Labor hours (our assumption)14
Billed labor rate per hour$62$112
Estimated total$110$700

Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the South Dakota median wage from BLS (2025, $24.82 an hour) times 2.5 to 4.5 to cover payroll costs, overhead, travel and profit. How we estimate

What other publishers report

National figures as published by each source, checked 2026-11-03. Their scope can differ from ours.
PublisherLowHighScope
This Old House$150$450Pipe leaks. Page dated June 2026.
This Old House$1,000$4,000Burst pipes. Page dated June 2026.
Fixr$200$1,000Burst pipe repair, typical range. Page dated August 2022.

Who can legally do this in South Dakota

Commercial and rental properties in South Dakota must be plumbed by a licensed South Dakota plumbing contractor.

Compared with neighboring states

StateMedian wageLowHigh
Iowa$30.72$130$800
Minnesota$45.39$160$1,050
Montana$38.44$150$940
Nebraska$29.31$120$780
North Dakota$30.56$130$800
Wyoming$30.01$130$790

Other plumber jobs in South Dakota

Pipe Repair 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.