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Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators pay in South Dakota

In South Dakota, the median pay for computer numerically controlled tool operators is $24.40 an hour ($50,750 a year). About 1,420 people work in this job there.

$24.40Median hourly pay
$46,220–$60,080Middle half of workers, yearly
1,420People in this job in South Dakota

That is about the same as the U.S. median ($50,690). South Dakota ranks 24th of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for computer numerically controlled tool operators in South Dakota

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$19.19$39,910
25% of workers$22.22$46,220
Half of workers (median)$24.40$50,750
75% of workers$28.89$60,080
90% of workers$31.12$64,720

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators pay in South Dakota metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Sioux Falls$52,220460
Rapid City$52,19070

South Dakota unemployment rate: 2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for computer numerically controlled tool operators

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: -9.4% over ten years, declining · about 12,500 openings a year (BLS)

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.