Machinist Engineer Salary in Rapid City, South Dakota

How much does a Machinist Engineer make in Rapid City, SD?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Machinist Engineer in Rapid City, SD is $52,167. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $40,798 to a high of $65,289, with most professionals earning between $46,216 and $59,035.

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Sets up and operates all available machine tools and performs progressive machining operations.

November 03, 2022

Works in an office or machine shop environment.

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Assures high quality production.

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Adheres to safe and specified standards, completing all required documentation.

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Average Salary Range for Machinist Engineer in Rapid City, SD

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

46216

59035

52167

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

46879

60217

53028

What is the average salary for Machinist Engineer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Machinist Engineer in Rapid City, SD. The base salary for Machinist Engineer ranges from $46,216 to $59,035 with the average base salary of $52,167. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $46,879 to $60,217 with the average total cash compensation of $53,028.

View Average Salary for Machinist Engineer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$52,167	$46,216 - $59,035
Bonus	$862	$663 - $1,181
Total Pay	$53,028	$46,879 - $60,217

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Machinist Engineer Salary Near Rapid City, SD

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Deadwood, SD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,437 - $58,040	COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Gillette, WY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,114 - $60,183	COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Pierre, SD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,754 - $55,891	COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Casper, WY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,576 - $63,328	COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Sheridan, WY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,493 - $63,221	COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Dickinson, ND	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,869 - $64,979	COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD

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About Rapid City, South Dakota

Rapid City is located at 44°04′34″N 103°13′42″W / 44.076188°N 103.228299°W / 44.076188; -103.228299. The downtown elevation of Rapid City is 3,202 feet (976 m) and Rapid City sits in the shadow of Black Elk Peak, which at 7,242 feet (2,207 m), is the highest point east of the Rocky Mountains. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 55.49 square miles (143.71 km2), of which 55.41 square miles (143.5 km2) is land and 0.08 square mile (0.2 km2) is water. Rapid City is located on the eastern edge of the Black Hills, and is split in half by the Dakota Hogback. ...

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