Plant and System Operators, All Other Salary in South Dakota
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • South Dakota
Plant and System Operators, All Other in South Dakota earn a median salary of $60,335 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, -2.2% vs the national median of $61,710. An estimated 180 plant and system operators, all other are employed across South Dakota, with salaries ranging from $58,060 to $65,660 depending on location.
$60,335
Avg median salary in South Dakota
$65,660
Highest paying metro
$58,060
Lowest paying metro
180
Employed in South Dakota
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inPlant and System Operators, All Other salaries by city in South Dakota
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid City, SD | $65,660 | $59,090 | $78,480 | 40 |
| West South Dakota | $58,870 | $49,420 | $72,950 | 30 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $58,750 | $49,470 | $58,750 | 50 |
| East South Dakota | $58,060 | $46,930 | $62,900 | 60 |