Chemical Plant and System Operators Salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux Falls, SD-MN

Median annual salary $62,160 -15.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.88
10th percentile $52,190
90th percentile $62,990
Employed locally 30
National median $73,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,190
    25th
    $53,370
    50th (median)
    $62,160
    75th
    $62,620
    90th
    $62,990

    Sioux Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,418 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 76% Median Chemical Plant and System Operators salary is 24% below the area median household income

    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 Sioux Falls, SD-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,730
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,950
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $38,860
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,370
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $51,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Plant and System Operators make per hour in Sioux Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Plant and System Operators in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is $29.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.28 or more per hour.

    Is Sioux Falls above or below average for Chemical Plant and System Operators salaries?

    The median Chemical Plant and System Operators salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is 15.5% 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 Sioux Falls?

    Entry-level Chemical Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $52,190 per year in Sioux Falls, SD-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,370.