Midwest · 886,667 residents · capital Pierre

Moving Companies in South Dakota

4 cities, 113 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers and routes from South Dakota to every other state.

4city hubs
113registered carriers
87interstate authority
$125/htypical two-mover rate

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South Dakota has a population of about 886,667 and 4 cities covered on this platform, led by Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Aberdeen. Across those cities we track 113 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers, 87 of them authorized for interstate moves.

Labor costs in South Dakota run close to the national average, which is reflected in the local hourly rates and long-distance estimates on each city page. South Dakota does not levy a state income tax on wages, a common motivation for moving in. The state belongs to the Midwest region; the state capital is Pierre.

Movers by city in South Dakota

Sioux Falls 79 movers · 59 interstate · pop. 213,748 Route
Rapid City 23 movers · 17 interstate · pop. 80,000 Route
Aberdeen 9 movers · 9 interstate · pop. 28,000 Route
Pierre 2 movers · 2 interstate · pop. 14,000 Route

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Typical moving costs in South Dakota

Local moves within a South Dakota metro area
Home size	Crew	Hours	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2 movers	3–5 h	$520	$630	$770
1 Bedroom	2 movers	4–6 h	$620	$760	$920
2 Bedrooms	3 movers	5–8 h	$1,010	$1,240	$1,510
3 Bedrooms	4 movers	7–10 h	$1,600	$1,950	$2,380
4+ Bedrooms	5 movers	9–13 h	$2,430	$2,960	$3,610

Interstate moves of about 1,000 miles from South Dakota
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,760	$2,140	$2,610
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,630	$3,210	$3,920
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,390	$5,360	$6,530
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,030	$8,570	$10,450
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,660	$11,780	$14,370

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Frequently asked questions

How much do movers cost in South Dakota?

Local movers in South Dakota typically charge $125 to $210 per hour depending on crew size. A two-bedroom local move usually totals $1,010 to $1,510; a 1,000-mile interstate move of the same home runs $4,390 to $6,530.

Which South Dakota cities have the most moving companies?

On this platform Sioux Falls (79), Rapid City (23), Aberdeen (9), Pierre (2) lead the state by number of FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers.

Do I need a licensed mover for a move within South Dakota?

Moves that stay inside South Dakota are regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Most states require intrastate movers to hold a state permit or registration in addition to a USDOT number; the company cards on each city page show the USDOT number so you can verify it.