Machine Feeders and Offbearers pay in South Dakota

In South Dakota, the median pay for machine feeders and offbearers is $18.90 an hour ($39,310 a year). About 660 people work in this job there.

$18.90Median hourly pay
$37,020–$43,720Middle half of workers, yearly
660People in this job in South Dakota

That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($41,220). South Dakota ranks 31st of 43 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for machine feeders and offbearers in South Dakota

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$16.68$34,690
25% of workers$17.80$37,020
Half of workers (median)$18.90$39,310
75% of workers$21.02$43,720
90% of workers$21.02$43,720

Machine Feeders and Offbearers pay in South Dakota metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Sioux Falls$43,720320

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

Education, experience and outlook for machine feeders and offbearers

  • Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: -13.1% over ten years, declining · about 4,000 openings a year (BLS)

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Packers and Packagers, Hand$28,760
Conveyor Operators and Tenders$44,890

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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.