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Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in South Dakota

Structural metal fabricators and fitters build the metal frameworks and components that form bridges, buildings, ships, and machinery. Working in fabrication shops, manufacturing plants, and on construction sites, they cut, drill, bend, and assemble steel and other metals according to specifications, then position and align parts before final fastening. In South Dakota the median pay is $50,800 a year, 1% below the national median of $51,330.

$50,800median pay in South Dakota, per year
$40,870–$59,270middle half earn
180employed in South Dakota
$51,330U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in South Dakota

15open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in South Dakota or remote
6employers hiring
7posted in the last 7 days
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What it takes

Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a high school diploma.

Skills that matter most

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Knowledge areas

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O*NET-SOC 51-2041.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, South Dakota, annual.