Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in South Dakota
Ranked #43 of 49 · SD
7.2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $42,670 ≈ $21/hr
Median annual salary $40,750
Employment 840
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $34,420P25 $37,270 Median $40,750P75 $44,730P90 $54,850
About 80% of molding, coremaking, and casting machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastics in South Dakota earn between $34,420 and $54,850. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean molding, coremaking, and casting machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic salary in South Dakota is $42,670, about 7.2% below the U.S. average ($45,960). That works out to roughly $21/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in South Dakota
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $43,920 | $43,420 | 330 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $39,870 | $41,580 | 400 |