SOC 49-9041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Industrial Machinery Mechanics — West South Dakota
West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area · 2 metro areas compared
In West South Dakota, SD the median wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics is $72,170 a year, which is 11.9% higher than the national figure of $64,520.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In West South Dakota, SD the median wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics is $72,170 a year, which is 11.9% higher than the national figure of $64,520. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $57,450 and $111,650. The lowest tenth earn under $49,020, while the highest tenth earn more than $120,060.
The area has 50 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.26 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Rapid City records the highest median at $63,890. Of the 281 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 63rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,020 | −24.0% |
| 25th | $57,450 | −11.0% |
| Median (50th) | $72,170 | +11.9% |
| 75th | $111,650 | +73.0% |
| 90th | $120,060 | +86.1% |
| Mean | $81,820 | +26.8% |
Other metro areas in South Dakota
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rapid City | $63,890 | 90 | |
| 2 | Sioux Falls | $61,920 | 430 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in West South Dakota run 11.4% below the national average, so the median of $72,170 goes as far as $81,456 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 26.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$72,170as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$81,456US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $72,170 a year, 11.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,020 to $120,060 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Rapid City, at $63,890.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in West South Dakota, SD?
The median annual wage is $72,170, or $34.70 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $64,520, so pay in West South Dakota, SD is 11.9% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in West South Dakota, SD earns more than $120,060 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,020 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Rapid City, at $63,890 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in West South Dakota, SD. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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