Industrial Machinery Mechanics pay in South Dakota

In South Dakota, the median pay for industrial machinery mechanics is $29.60 an hour ($61,560 a year). About 1,230 people work in this job there.

$29.60Median hourly pay
$52,160–$68,560Middle half of workers, yearly
1,230People in this job in South Dakota

That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($64,520). South Dakota ranks 44th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for industrial machinery mechanics in South Dakota

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$23.32$48,510
25% of workers$25.08$52,160
Half of workers (median)$29.60$61,560
75% of workers$32.96$68,560
90% of workers$37.35$77,680

Industrial Machinery Mechanics pay in South Dakota metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Rapid City$63,89090
Sioux Falls$61,920430

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

Education, experience and outlook for industrial machinery mechanics

  • 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: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +17.8% over ten years, much faster than average · about 44,400 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in South Dakota

JobMedian yearly pay
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$66,730
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$45,930
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$48,100
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$61,390
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$97,310
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$49,560

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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.