Chemical Plant and System Operators Salary in South Dakota
Ranked #31 of 35 · SD
26.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $58,440 ≈ $28/hr
Median annual salary $59,970
Employment 180
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $49,790P25 $52,020 Median $59,970P75 $61,720P90 $65,640
About 80% of chemical plant and system operatorss in South Dakota earn between $49,790 and $65,640. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean chemical plant and system operators salary in South Dakota is $58,440, about 26.9% below the U.S. average ($79,970). That works out to roughly $28/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in South Dakota
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $62,160 | $59,630 | 30 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $58,260 | $57,620 | 120 |