The median annual wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in South Dakota is $48,340 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $49,280.
Pay spans roughly $36,960 at the 10th percentile to $61,330 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.24 per hour. An estimated 3,480 people work as welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in South Dakota.
| Median (annual) | $48,340 |
| Mean (annual) | $49,280 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.24 |
| 10th percentile | $36,960 |
| 90th percentile | $61,330 |
| Employment | 3,480 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.