BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastics in South Dakota earn between $34,420 and $54,850, with a mean of $42,670. The national average for this role is $45,960.
| Location | Mean Salary |
|---|---|
| South Dakota | $42,670 |
| National Average | $45,960 |
| Hawaii | $77,490 |
| Maine | $59,830 |
| Maryland | $59,030 |
| Nevada | $54,340 |
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. South Dakota. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.