Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators Salary in South Dakota

Miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators in South Dakota earn the most in Sioux Falls (average $44,590 a year) and the least in Rapid City ($36,980), across the 2 South Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators average at $45,120 and the median at $43,240 for 3,960 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $46,660.

Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators average salary by city in South Dakota

Sioux Falls$44,590
Rapid City$36,980

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Sioux Falls	$44,590	$44,190	$38,500	$38,008	91
Rapid City	$36,980	$37,180	$29,570	$31,893	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.

Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary in other states

Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators 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 51-2090.
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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