Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in South Dakota
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 3 metro areas • South Dakota
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in South Dakota earn a median salary of $43,357 per year on average across 3 metro and nonmetro areas, -4.9% vs the national median of $45,590. An estimated 570 cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic are employed across South Dakota, with salaries ranging from $40,710 to $44,960 depending on location.
$43,357
Avg median salary in South Dakota
$44,960
Highest paying metro
$40,710
Lowest paying metro
570
Employed in South Dakota
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inCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salaries by city in South Dakota
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $44,960 | $39,560 | $48,310 | 280 |
| East South Dakota | $44,400 | $39,350 | $51,740 | 250 |
| Rapid City, SD | $40,710 | $37,950 | $46,420 | 40 |