Rail Car Repairers Salary in South Dakota
Rail Car Repairers in South Dakota earn a median of $71,750 a year, +6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $71,750
- vs. U.S. median
- +6% ($67,530)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 90
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,250; the top 10% earn over $79,060. Nationally the range is $46,800 to $95,100.
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Rail Car Repairers pay in South Dakota
How much do rail car repairers make in South Dakota?
The median is $71,750 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,250 and the top 10% earn over $79,060. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for rail car repairers?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 40 (+6% vs. the national median of $67,530). Living costs are not included.