Plant and System Operators, All Other Salary in South Dakota

Other plant and system operators in South Dakota earn the most in Rapid City (average $62,250 a year) and the least in Sioux Falls ($55,390), across the 2 South Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other plant and system operators average at $56,320 and the median at $57,430 for 190 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $65,700.

Plant and System Operators, All Other average salary by city in South Dakota

Rapid City$62,250
Sioux Falls$55,390

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Rapid City	$62,250	$62,190	$44,910	$52,198	89
Sioux Falls	$55,390	$60,650	$46,310	$46,686	91

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; South Dakota has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Plant and System Operators, All Other salary in other states

Plant and System Operators, All Other salary by city and state

More about pay in South Dakota

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-8099.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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