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Sewing Machine Operators Salary in South Dakota

Sewing Machine Operators in South Dakota earn a median of $39,000 a year, +6% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$39,000
vs. U.S. median
+6% ($36,670)
Rank among states
13 of 50
Jobs in the state
300

Pay range in South Dakota

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,350; the top 10% earn over $47,030. Nationally the range is $27,860 to $47,840.

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Sewing Machine Operators pay in South Dakota

How much do sewing machine operators make in South Dakota?

The median is $39,000 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,350 and the top 10% earn over $47,030. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is South Dakota a good state for sewing machine operators?

On pay alone it ranks 13 of 50 (+6% vs. the national median of $36,670). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses