Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood Salary in South Dakota
Ranked #37 of 46 · SD
8.4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $39,940 ≈ $19/hr
Median annual salary $37,480
Employment 260
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $30,460P25 $33,920 Median $37,480P75 $43,680P90 $58,450
About 80% of sawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, woods in South Dakota earn between $30,460 and $58,450. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean sawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, wood salary in South Dakota is $39,940, about 8.4% below the U.S. average ($43,580). That works out to roughly $19/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in South Dakota
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $50,900 | $49,560 | 50 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $38,740 | $40,630 | 80 |
| Rapid City, SD | $30,460 | $35,360 | — |
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