Packers and Packagers, Hand Salary in South Dakota
Ranked #45 of 51 · SD
13.7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $32,400 ≈ $16/hr
Median annual salary $28,760
Employment 1,040
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $24,110P25 $27,980 Median $28,760P75 $36,120P90 $43,560
About 80% of packers and packagers, hands in South Dakota earn between $24,110 and $43,560. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean packers and packagers, hand salary in South Dakota is $32,400, about 13.7% below the U.S. average ($37,540). That works out to roughly $16/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in South Dakota
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $29,130 | $33,960 | 410 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $28,950 | $32,130 | 350 |
| Rapid City, SD | $27,800 | $28,850 | 70 |
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $24,110 | $26,640 | 60 |