Salary guide, May 2025
Composite Technician pay in South Dakota
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The median annual wage for Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators in South Dakota was $48,410 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $46,520 and $49,380.
The South Dakota median is $1,530 above the national median of $46,880, both from BLS May 2025.
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The Composite Technician title maps to the published occupation. BLS does not separate this process, credential, shift or plant-specific title from other work in the occupation.
What should you know about south Dakota?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $35,040 | $46,520 | $48,410 | $49,380 | $56,230 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $16.85 | $22.36 | $23.27 | $23.74 | $27.03 |
BLS estimated 70 workers employed in this occupation in South Dakota. Location quotient: 1.43.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $36,910 | $39,430 | $46,880 | $54,490 | $63,760 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $17.75 | $18.96 | $22.54 | $26.20 | $30.65 |
What should you know about two BLS releases?
| Release period | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $46,900 | $47,390 | $47,870 |
| May 2025 | $46,520 | $48,410 | $49,380 |
These are two separate BLS estimates from different survey panels. The workers and employers behind them differ, so the gap is not like-for-like pay for the same workers and is not a growth rate. We show no percentage change.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 51-2051 Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators, South Dakota. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 51-2051 Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
What should you know about nearby areas?
| Area | Median | 25th to 75th |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $37,410 | $37,410 to $39,750 |
| Green Bay, WI | $43,940 | $37,770 to $44,260 |
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