Manufacturing Jobs in South Dakota

53 positions from 3 employers

53active jobs
3employers hiring
$42.2Knational median wage
-2.8%2022–2032 outlook

53 active Manufacturing jobs in South Dakota from 3 US employers. Largest hirers include Cargill, Genus PLC, ThirdChannel. The national median wage for this occupation is $42.2K. BLS projects -2% employment change between 2022 and 2032. Production occupations — machine operators, assemblers, machinists, welders, packagers — are the manufacturing backbone. Many subgroups have flat or declining employment forecasts, but skilled trades like welding remain in steady demand. AI exposure is moderate; physical robotics and process automation continue to reshape the floor while skilled set-up and repair work resist replacement.

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Top Manufacturing employers in South Dakota

Cargill 51 jobs Genus PLC 1 jobs ThirdChannel 1 jobs

Other job categories in South Dakota

Healthcare 217 jobs Management 138 jobs Sales and Retail 82 jobs Healthcare Support 62 jobs Food and Hospitality 33 jobs Transportation and Logistics 30 jobs Computer and IT 27 jobs Office and Admin 12 jobs

Specialisations within Manufacturing

Packaging and Filling Machine Operators Assemblers and Fabricators Machinists Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers Bakers

Frequently asked questions

How many Manufacturing jobs are available in South Dakota?
There are currently 53 active Manufacturing jobs in South Dakota from 3 employers. Listings are refreshed daily from our partner job feeds.
What's the average salary for Manufacturing jobs in South Dakota?
The U.S. national median wage for Manufacturing occupations is $42,237 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2023). Pay in South Dakota varies by employer, role seniority and shift; individual job listings include salary detail where the employer has provided it.
Which companies hire Manufacturing workers in South Dakota?
Top employers currently advertising Manufacturing roles in South Dakota include Cargill, Genus PLC, and ThirdChannel. The full list of 3 active employers updates as new listings come in.
Is the Manufacturing field growing in South Dakota?
Nationally, Manufacturing occupations are projected to change by -2.8% between 2022 and 2032 (BLS Employment Projections) — expected to be stable. Local demand in South Dakota is reflected by the 53 active openings on this page.
What's the AI exposure for Manufacturing roles?
Our AI Vulnerability Index combines Frey & Osborne (2013), OpenAI/Penn (2023), and the Anthropic Economic Index into a 0–100 score. Manufacturing roles vary internally — see the AI Vulnerability Index for the per-occupation score and methodology.