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Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in South Dakota

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in South Dakota make a median of $50,460 a year, or about $24.26 an hour. The range runs from $40K at the entry level to $69K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across South Dakota. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$50K
Median annual
$24.26/hr
Hourly rate
$40K
Entry level (10th %)
$69K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $50K get you in South Dakota?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,549/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,017/mo
Rent as % of take-home28.7% (within guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$56,135/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$2,532/mo

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U.S. employed: 1,450
Category: Production & Manufacturing

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Annual earnings by percentile, South Dakota

Bar chart showing Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary percentiles in South Dakota: 10th percentile $39,630, 25th percentile $46,060, median $50,460, 75th percentile $59,370, 90th percentile $68,860. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$40K25th$46KMedian$50K75th$59K90th$69K
Bar chart showing Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary percentiles in South Dakota: 10th percentile $39,630, 25th percentile $46,060, median $50,460, 75th percentile $59,370, 90th percentile $68,860. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level computer numerically controlled tool operators (10th percentile) start around $40K. Mid-career wages sit at $50K. Top earners bring in $69K or more, a $29K spread from bottom to top.

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Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary by metro in South Dakota

2 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Sioux Falls$51K+2%460
Rapid City$51K+1%110

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Frequently asked questions

How much do computer numerically controlled tool operators make in South Dakota?

The median is $50,460 a year, that works out to about $24 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $39,630, and experienced computer numerically controlled tool operators can clear $68,860. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $50K enough to live in South Dakota?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,549/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,017/month, which eats 28.7% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.

How far does a computer numerically controlled tool operators salary go in South Dakota?

South Dakota has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median computer numerically controlled tool operators salary is worth about $56,135 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do computer numerically controlled tool operators get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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