Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in South Dakota
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • South Dakota
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in South Dakota earn a median salary of $55,020 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, -6.3% vs the national median of $58,710. An estimated 2,050 operating engineers and other construction equipment operators are employed across South Dakota, with salaries ranging from $50,080 to $58,290 depending on location.
$55,020
Avg median salary in South Dakota
$58,290
Highest paying metro
$50,080
Lowest paying metro
2,050
Employed in South Dakota
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Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salaries by city in South Dakota
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $58,290 | $50,600 | $62,840 | 740 |
| Rapid City, SD | $55,930 | $47,820 | $61,540 | 420 |
| East South Dakota | $55,780 | $47,140 | $62,310 | 600 |
| West South Dakota | $50,080 | $46,610 | $58,770 | 290 |