BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in South Dakota earn between $43,620 and $61,370, with a mean of $51,970. The national average for this role is $50,245.
| Location | Mean Salary |
|---|---|
| South Dakota | $51,970 |
| National Average | $50,245 |
| Alaska | $70,110 |
| Arizona | $68,030 |
| Illinois | $61,020 |
| Washington | $60,410 |
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. South Dakota. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.