Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in South Dakota
Also called: Welding Machine Operators
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in South Dakota earn a median of $52,520 a year, +10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $52,520
- vs. U.S. median
- +10% ($47,920)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 150
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,620; the top 10% earn over $61,370. Nationally the range is $36,860 to $66,540.
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Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in South Dakota
How much do welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders make in South Dakota?
The median is $52,520 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,620 and the top 10% earn over $61,370. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 44 (+10% vs. the national median of $47,920). Living costs are not included.