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Machinists Salary in South Dakota
Machinists in South Dakota earn a median $50,890 a year, 13% below the U.S. median.
- Median in SD
- $50,890 a year
- U.S. median
- $58,750 a year
- Employment
- 830
- Location quotient
- 0.98
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in South Dakota
- Median (50%)
- $50,890 · $24.47 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $51,860 · $24.93 an hour (estimate error ±2.0%)
- 10th percentile
- $39,280 · $18.88 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $46,280 · $22.25 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $58,750 · $28.25 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $60,840 · $29.25 an hour
- Employment
- 830 (estimate error ±7.8%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 1.81
- Location quotient
- 0.98 (1.00 = national share)
Machinists pay by metro area in South Dakota
Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas
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| Area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $56,350 | 80 |
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $54,130 | 30 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $52,000 | 160 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $48,850 | 550 |
| Rapid City, SD | $47,840 | 70 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do machinists make in South Dakota?
- The median wage for machinists in South Dakota is $50,890 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 830 jobs in the state.
- Where in South Dakota do machinists earn the most?
- Sioux City, IA-NE-SD has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $56,350 a year.