Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing Salary in South Dakota
Ranked #29 of 47 · SD
2.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $42,470 ≈ $20/hr
Median annual salary $41,740
Employment 490
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $31,070P25 $36,510 Median $41,740P75 $47,210P90 $51,870
About 80% of woodworking machine setters, operators, and tenders, except sawings in South Dakota earn between $31,070 and $51,870. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean woodworking machine setters, operators, and tenders, except sawing salary in South Dakota is $42,470, about 2.5% below the U.S. average ($43,570). That works out to roughly $20/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in South Dakota
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $47,340 | $45,500 | 130 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $43,140 | $42,880 | 150 |
| Rapid City, SD | $37,920 | $36,900 | 130 |
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $37,680 | $45,700 | 60 |
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