Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in South Dakota
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in South Dakota earn a median of $46,910 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $46,910
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($50,270)
- Rank among states
- 40 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 130
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,270; the top 10% earn over $57,310. Nationally the range is $37,300 to $70,320.
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Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in South Dakota
How much do paper goods machine setters, operators, and tenders make in South Dakota?
The median is $46,910 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,270 and the top 10% earn over $57,310. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for paper goods machine setters, operators, and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 40 of 43 (−7% vs. the national median of $50,270). Living costs are not included.