BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders in South Dakota earn between $31,280 and $48,890, with a mean of $39,480. The national average for this role is $42,731.
| Location | Mean Salary |
|---|---|
| South Dakota | $39,480 |
| National Average | $42,731 |
| Washington | $51,220 |
| Idaho | $50,040 |
| Colorado | $48,680 |
| Iowa | $48,370 |
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. South Dakota. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.