Chemical Plant and System Operators Salary in East South Dakota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $56,670 -22.9% vs national
Median hourly $27.25
10th percentile $49,700
90th percentile $74,060
Employed locally 140
National median $73,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,700
    25th
    $49,800
    50th (median)
    $56,670
    75th
    $56,910
    90th
    $74,060

    Top-paying metros for Chemical Plant and System Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $117,430
    North Dakota $112,970
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $108,370
    Wyoming $104,420
    Lake Charles, LA $102,310
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $101,150

    Related occupations in East South Dakota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,040
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,750
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $37,100
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $51,070
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $50,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Plant and System Operators make per hour in East South Dakota?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Plant and System Operators in East South Dakota is $27.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.48 or more per hour.

    Is East South Dakota above or below average for Chemical Plant and System Operators salaries?

    The median Chemical Plant and System Operators salary in East South Dakota is 22.9% below the national median of $73,540. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chemical Plant and System Operators in East South Dakota?

    Entry-level Chemical Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $49,700 per year in East South Dakota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,800.