Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in South Dakota
Ranked #33 of 51 · SD
10.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $59,330 ≈ $29/hr
Median annual salary $59,500
Employment 2,050
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $47,260P25 $50,690 Median $59,500P75 $63,460P90 $75,880
About 80% of operating engineers and other construction equipment operatorss in South Dakota earn between $47,260 and $75,880. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean operating engineers and other construction equipment operators salary in South Dakota is $59,330, about 10.5% below the U.S. average ($66,290). That works out to roughly $29/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in South Dakota
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $60,960 | $62,140 | 630 |
| Rapid City, SD | $60,660 | $59,880 | 410 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $58,560 | $58,000 | 680 |
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $57,080 | $55,920 | 300 |
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