Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining Salary in South Dakota
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • South Dakota
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in South Dakota earn a median salary of $52,145 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, -0.8% vs the national median of $52,550. An estimated 270 excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface mining are employed across South Dakota, with salaries ranging from $50,740 to $55,210 depending on location.
$52,145
Avg median salary in South Dakota
$55,210
Highest paying metro
$50,740
Lowest paying metro
270
Employed in South Dakota
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Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining salaries by city in South Dakota
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West South Dakota | $55,210 | $51,530 | $63,540 | 100 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $51,720 | $48,880 | $58,720 | 40 |
| East South Dakota | $50,910 | $47,020 | $56,760 | 100 |
| Rapid City, SD | $50,740 | $47,200 | $55,500 | 30 |