Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in South Dakota

Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in South Dakota earn the most in Sioux Falls (average $57,080 a year) and the least in Rapid City ($54,110), across the 2 South Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers average at $51,980 and the median at $49,440 for 3,250 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $56,760.

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers average salary by city in South Dakota

Sioux Falls$57,080
Rapid City$54,110

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Sioux Falls	$57,080	$55,200	$47,520	$48,044	91
Rapid City	$54,110	$51,690	$44,300	$45,657	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.

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary in other states

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary by city and state

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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 51-4121.
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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