Machinists Salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux Falls, SD-MN

Median annual salary $52,740 -6.1% vs national
Median hourly $25.35
10th percentile $46,020
90th percentile $63,800
Employed locally 110
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,020
    25th
    $48,370
    50th (median)
    $52,740
    75th
    $59,690
    90th
    $63,800

    Sioux Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,418 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 65% Median Machinists salary is 35% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Machinists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Rapid City, SD $55,180
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $51,100
    Gadsden, AL $47,770

    Related occupations in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,730
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,950
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $38,860
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,370
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $51,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Sioux Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is $25.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.22 or more per hour.

    Is Sioux Falls above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is 6.1% 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 Sioux Falls?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $46,020 per year in Sioux Falls, SD-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,370.