Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers pay in South Dakota
In South Dakota, the median pay for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers is $23.77 an hour ($49,440 a year). About 3,250 people work in this job there.
That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($53,750). South Dakota ranks 45th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in South Dakota
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.32 | $38,100 |
| 25% of workers | $21.98 | $45,710 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.77 | $49,440 |
| 75% of workers | $28.54 | $59,360 |
| 90% of workers | $30.47 | $63,380 |
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers pay in South Dakota metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | $55,200 | 850 |
| Rapid City | $51,690 | 200 |
South Dakota unemployment rate: 2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers
- 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: +2.4% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 40,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in South Dakota
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Engine and Other Machine Assemblers | $45,930 |
| Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | $40,750 |
| Machinists | $50,890 |
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