Tree work costs and wages in South Dakota
What tree trimmers and pruners earn in South Dakota, how many tree service companies are listed here and in which counties, and the state's licensing rules. Job prices aren't published for any one state, so our price ranges are national.
Checked October 2, 2026
Wages in South Dakota
Tree trimmers and pruners in South Dakota earn a median of $24.25 an hour, or $50,430 a year (BLS, May 2025). Half of them earn between $22.07 and $29.34 an hour, the 25th to 75th percentiles (BLS state file). BLS counts 270 of these jobs in South Dakota. That's below the national median of $24.50 an hour (BLS).
These are wages, not prices. A contractor's price also covers materials, equipment, insurance, overhead and profit, so a wage can't be turned into what a job costs you. BLS counts employees only, not the self-employed.
Companies in South Dakota
South Dakota has 52 tree service companies listed, and 21 of them hold an active USDOT registration. Pennington County (21) has a page of its own. Browse them by county, or ask for quotes and we'll pass your job to companies near you.
Tree work rules in South Dakota
South Dakota's state licensing index lists no tree care license (South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation).
National price ranges
National price ranges for tree work, each credited to its source, are in How much does tree removal cost?
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“Tree work costs and wages in South Dakota.” InspecTree, updated October 2, 2026. https://inspectree.com/sd/costs/