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Press Machine Operator Salary in South Dakota (2026)
$22.15 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,189/year ($3,266/month) for a single filer
South Dakota ranks 29th of 49 states for Press Machine Operator pay, with a median right at the national average. Of the 490 Press Machine Operator jobs BLS counts in South Dakota, the typical worker earns $46,060 a year — though pay ranges from $36,840 for newcomers to $59,950 at the top.
Press Machine Operator pay range in South Dakota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,840 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $41,900 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $46,060 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $53,330 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $59,950 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 490 Press Machine Operator jobs in South Dakota (occupation code 51-4031, “Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic”).
Gross vs. take-home in South Dakota
A median Press Machine Operator salary of $46,060 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in South Dakota), a single filer keeps about $39,189 — an effective tax rate of 14.9%.
| Gross (median) | $46,060 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,347 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,524 |
| South Dakota state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,189 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,266 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Press Machine Operator make in South Dakota?
- The median Press Machine Operator salary in South Dakota is $46,060 per year ($22.15 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $41,900 and $53,330.
- What is the take-home pay for a Press Machine Operator in South Dakota?
- On the median salary of $46,060, a single filer in South Dakota takes home about $39,189 per year ($3,266 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 14.9%.
- How many Press Machine Operator jobs are there in South Dakota?
- BLS counts 490 Press Machine Operator jobs in South Dakota in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified South Dakota state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for South Dakota.