Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in South Dakota
Ranked #35 of 50 · SD
10.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $55,750 ≈ $27/hr
Median annual salary $53,370
Employment 1,060
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $43,890P25 $48,100 Median $53,370P75 $62,230P90 $73,170
About 80% of water and wastewater treatment plant and system operatorss in South Dakota earn between $43,890 and $73,170. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators salary in South Dakota is $55,750, about 10.9% below the U.S. average ($62,540). That works out to roughly $27/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in South Dakota
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $60,980 | $59,230 | 170 |
| Rapid City, SD | $57,780 | $55,700 | 190 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $53,160 | $56,430 | 370 |
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $50,000 | $53,270 | 320 |
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