Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in South Dakota
In South Dakota, the median pay for mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders is $23.56 an hour ($49,000 a year). About 510 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($48,990). South Dakota ranks 24th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders in South Dakota
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.46 | $30,070 |
| 25% of workers | $20.59 | $42,830 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.56 | $49,000 |
| 75% of workers | $24.10 | $50,130 |
| 90% of workers | $28.01 | $58,250 |
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in South Dakota metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | $47,020 | 160 |
| Rapid City | $46,850 | 100 |
South Dakota unemployment rate: 2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -6.1% over ten years, declining · about 7,900 openings a year (BLS)
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