Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in South Dakota
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in South Dakota earn a median of $43,860 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $43,860
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($43,220)
- Rank among states
- 21 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,000
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,440; the top 10% earn over $47,850. Nationally the range is $33,390 to $60,030.
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Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders pay in South Dakota
How much do packaging and filling machine operators and tenders make in South Dakota?
The median is $43,860 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,440 and the top 10% earn over $47,850. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for packaging and filling machine operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 21 of 50 (+1% vs. the national median of $43,220). Living costs are not included.