Plant and System Operators, All Other Salary in South Dakota
Ranked #39 of 44 · SD
14.3% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $56,320 ≈ $27/hr
Median annual salary $57,430
Employment 190
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $43,700P25 $46,140 Median $57,430P75 $61,800P90 $73,720
About 80% of plant and system operators, all others in South Dakota earn between $43,700 and $73,720. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean plant and system operators, all other salary in South Dakota is $56,320, about 14.3% below the U.S. average ($65,700). That works out to roughly $27/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in South Dakota
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid City, SD | $62,190 | $62,250 | 30 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $60,650 | $55,390 | 60 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $55,970 | $53,940 | 60 |