Machinists Salary in East South Dakota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,650 -11.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.87
10th percentile $32,890
90th percentile $59,630
Employed locally 390
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,890
    25th
    $39,350
    50th (median)
    $49,650
    75th
    $58,180
    90th
    $59,630

    Top-paying metros for Machinists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $101,810
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $85,530
    Bloomington, IL $81,240
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $80,150
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $78,580
    Barnstable Town, MA $77,650

    Related occupations in East South Dakota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,040
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,750
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $37,100
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $51,070
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $50,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in East South Dakota?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in East South Dakota is $23.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.38 or more per hour.

    Is East South Dakota above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in East South Dakota is 11.6% below the national median of $56,150. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Machinists in East South Dakota?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $32,890 per year in East South Dakota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,350.