As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Semi Mechanic in South Dakota is $39,949, equivalent to $19 per hour, $768 weekly, or $3,329 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Semi Mechanic in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Semi Mechanic in South Dakota vary widely, spanning from $32,729 to $47,481. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($36,170) and 75th percentile ($43,892), while top earners (90th percentile) make $47,481 per year. This $7,722 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like or , or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, South Dakota Semi Mechanic often earn 9.1% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 19 companies. However, South Dakota currently ranks 48 nationwide for Semi Mechanic job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Semi Mechanic Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Semi Mechanic Salary $32,729 SD September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Semi Mechanic Salary $36,170 SD September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Semi Mechanic Salary $39,949 SD September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Semi Mechanic Salary $43,892 SD September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Semi Mechanic Salary $47,481 SD September 01, 2026
25% $36,170 10% $32,729 90% $47,481 75% $43,892 $39,949 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Deadwood, SD Avg. Salary $43,284 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Pierre, SD Avg. Salary $40,395 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Watertown, SD Avg. Salary $44,429 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Aberdeen, SD Avg. Salary $44,354 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Agar, SD Avg. Salary $41,446 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Akaska, SD Avg. Salary $43,958 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alcester, SD Avg. Salary $44,028 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, SD Avg. Salary $44,177 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Allen, SD Avg. Salary $43,882 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alpena, SD Avg. Salary $44,252 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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  1. This Job:

    Semi Mechanic

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Automotive Mechanic II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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