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How much does a machinist make in Sioux Falls?

$52,000a year

Median yearly pay for machinists in the Sioux Falls, SD-MN metro area. That is $25.00 an hour or $4,333 a month.

Hourly
$25.00
Vs. national median
-11%
Rank among cities
251 of 361
Jobs in the area
160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,040Median: $52,000Highest 10%: $64,940
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$43,040$20.69
25th$48,290$23.22
Median$52,000$25.00
75th$60,840$29.25
90th$64,940$31.22

Other cities in South Dakota

Median yearly pay for machinists.

Sioux City, IA$56,350
Rapid City, SD$47,840
Machinist salary in South Dakota Machinist salary in all states

Related jobs in Sioux Falls

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$73,250
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$60,980
Plant and System Operator$60,650
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$59,270
Welder$55,200
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$52,220
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$49,310
Printing Press Operator$47,320
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$47,020
Coating$46,590
Salaries for every job in Sioux Falls, SD

Frequently asked questions

How much does a machinist make an hour in Sioux Falls?

The median hourly pay in the Sioux Falls, SD-MN metro area is $25.00 ($52,000 a year).

Do machinists make more in Sioux Falls than the national average?

No: $52,000 against $58,750 nationally, 11% less.

How does Sioux Falls compare with the rest of South Dakota?

The median in South Dakota is $50,890, so Sioux Falls pays 2% more.

Where does Sioux Falls rank for machinist pay?

251 of 361 metro areas with data.

How much does a machinist make starting out in Sioux Falls?

The lowest-paid 10% make $43,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,940 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.