Precision Metal Working Schools in South Dakota

In 2021-2022, 123 students earned their Precision Metal Working degrees in SD.

In terms of popularity, Precision Metal Working is the 10th most popular major in the state out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Precision Metal Working Majors in South Dakota

Precision Metal Working majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level	Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years	69
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years	69
Associate Degree	44
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year	10

Gender Distribution

In South Dakota, a precision metal working major is more popular with men than with women.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of precision metal working majors in South Dakota is as follows:

• Asian: 0.0%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 1.6%
• White: 83.7%
• Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
• Other Races: 14.6%

Jobs for Precision Metal Working Grads in South Dakota

In this state, there are 7,440 people employed in jobs related to a precision metal working degree, compared to 1,918,330 nationwide.

Wages for Precision Metal Working Jobs in South Dakota

In this state, precision metal working grads earn an average of $38,420. Nationwide, they make an average of $41,090.

Most Popular Precision Metal Working Programs in SD

There are 3 colleges in South Dakota that offer precision metal working degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

Precision Metal Working Careers in SD

Some of the careers precision metal working majors go into include:

Job Title	SD Job Growth	SD Median Salary
Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers	40%	$47,000
Metal and Plastic Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	14%	$38,530
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	13%	$37,440
Machine Tool Operators	13%	$37,930
Machinists	13%	$37,290
Metal and Plastic Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders	10%	$41,730
Sheet Metal Workers	9%	$39,600
Tool and Die Makers	7%	$41,070
Metal and Plastic Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	3%	$35,910
Metal and Plastic Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders	0%	$35,260
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners	0%	$35,710
Metal and Plastic Forging Machine Setter, Operator, or Tender	0%	$39,810
Metal and Plastic Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders	0%	$35,990
Metal and Plastic Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders	0%	$33,630
Metal and Plastic Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	0%	$34,100
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	-3%	$43,920
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters	-6%	$36,080

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References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online

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