Production Occupations Salary in South Dakota

Ranked #44 of 51 · SD

5.4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $48,830 ≈ $23/hr
Median annual salary $46,220
Employment 31,240

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $35,320P25 $39,440 Median $46,220P75 $54,580P90 $64,540

About 80% of production occupationss in South Dakota earn between $35,320 and $64,540. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

South Dakota
$48,830
U.S. average
$51,600

The mean production occupations salary in South Dakota is $48,830, about 5.4% below the U.S. average ($51,600). That works out to roughly $23/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in South Dakota

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $47,720 $49,660 14,780
West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $46,120 $48,500 1,760
Sioux Falls, SD-MN $44,830 $48,310 11,280
Rapid City, SD $43,470 $46,350 2,580

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do production occupations make in South Dakota?

The median production occupations salary in South Dakota is $46,220 per year (mean $48,830), and about 80% earn between $35,320 and $64,540.

How much do production occupations make per hour in South Dakota?

Roughly $23 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $48,830 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is South Dakota a high-paying state for production occupations?

South Dakota ranks #44 of 51 states for production occupations pay. Its mean salary of $48,830 is about 5.4% below the U.S. average of $51,600.

Which metro areas in South Dakota pay production occupations the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in South Dakota for production occupations are East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area ($47,720), West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area ($46,120), Sioux Falls, SD-MN ($44,830), by median annual wage.

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