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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in South Dakota

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in South Dakota earn a median of $49,440 a year, −8% compared with the U.S. median.

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

Median pay
$49,440
vs. U.S. median
−8% ($53,750)
Rank among states
45 of 51
Jobs in the state
3,250

Pay range in South Dakota

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,100; the top 10% earn over $63,380. Nationally the range is $39,240 to $77,530.

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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers pay in South Dakota

How much do welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers make in South Dakota?

The median is $49,440 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,100 and the top 10% earn over $63,380. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is South Dakota a good state for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers?

On pay alone it ranks 45 of 51 (−8% vs. the national median of $53,750). 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