Machinists Salary in South Dakota

Machinists in South Dakota earn the most in Sioux Falls (average $54,720 a year) and the least in Rapid City ($51,410), across the 2 South Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the machinists average at $51,860 and the median at $50,890 for 830 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $59,320.

Machinists average salary by city in South Dakota

Sioux Falls$54,720
Rapid City$51,410

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Sioux Falls	$54,720	$52,000	$48,290	$46,148	91
Rapid City	$51,410	$47,840	$45,180	$43,488	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; South Dakota has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Machinists salary in other states

Machinists salary by city and state

More about pay in South Dakota

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-4041.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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