The median annual wage for Chemical Plant and System Operators in South Dakota is $56,690 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $56,290.
Pay spans roughly $49,750 at the 10th percentile to $68,900 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $27.26 per hour. An estimated 180 people work as chemical plant and system operators in South Dakota.
| Median (annual) | $56,690 |
| Mean (annual) | $56,290 |
| Median (hourly) | $27.26 |
| 10th percentile | $49,750 |
| 90th percentile | $68,900 |
| Employment | 180 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.