How much does a welder make in Sioux Falls?

$55,200a year

Median yearly pay for welders in the Sioux Falls, SD-MN metro area. That is $26.54 an hour or $4,600 a month.

Hourly: $26.54
Vs. national median: +3%
Rank among cities: 143 of 382
Jobs in the area: 850

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $40,140Median: $55,200Highest 10%: $80,120

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$40,140	$19.30
25th	$47,520	$22.85
Median	$55,200	$26.54
75th	$62,400	$30.00
90th	$80,120	$38.52

Other cities in South Dakota

Median yearly pay for welders.

Sioux City, IA	$58,230
Rapid City, SD	$51,690

Welder salary in South Dakota Welder 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
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator	$52,220
Machinist	$52,000
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 welder make an hour in Sioux Falls?

The median hourly pay in the Sioux Falls, SD-MN metro area is $26.54 ($55,200 a year).

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

Yes: $55,200 against $53,750 nationally, 3% more.

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

The median in South Dakota is $49,440, so Sioux Falls pays 12% more.

Where does Sioux Falls rank for welder pay?

143 of 382 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $40,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,120 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.