Careers · Engine and Other Machine Assemblers · South Dakota
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers in South Dakota
Engine and other machine assemblers construct, assemble, or rebuild machines such as engines, turbines, and industrial equipment. They work in manufacturing facilities, assembly plants, and service centers across construction, extraction, textiles, and paper manufacturing industries In South Dakota the median pay is $45,930 a year, 14% below the national median of $53,710.
$45,930median pay in South Dakota, per year
$38,790–$48,980middle half earn
550employed in South Dakota
$53,710U.S. median, for comparison
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Four short assessments and your background, scored against engine and other machine assemblers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against engine and other machine assemblers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a high school diploma.
Skills that matter most
Operations MonitoringReading ComprehensionQuality Control AnalysisActive ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingMonitoringSocial Perceptiveness
Knowledge areas
MechanicalProduction and ProcessingCustomer and Personal ServiceEngineering and TechnologyMathematics (knowledge)Public Safety and Security
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Engine and Other Machine Assemblers.
Licenses and training in South Dakota
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers pay in other states
Ohio · $74,750Washington · $72,800New Hampshire · $70,150Oregon · $63,420Connecticut · $61,320Michigan · $60,950Minnesota · $58,820Arkansas · $54,620Idaho · $54,240Wisconsin · $54,240
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against engine and other machine assemblers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against engine and other machine assemblers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 51-2031.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, South Dakota, annual.