The median annual wage for Plant and System Operators, All Other in South Dakota is $58,750 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $60,100.
Pay spans roughly $45,910 at the 10th percentile to $78,480 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $28.25 per hour. An estimated 190 people work as plant and system operators, all other in South Dakota.
| Median (annual) | $58,750 |
| Mean (annual) | $60,100 |
| Median (hourly) | $28.25 |
| 10th percentile | $45,910 |
| 90th percentile | $78,480 |
| Employment | 190 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.