BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2024
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Minings in South Dakota earn between $45,460 and $63,540, with a mean of $53,390. The national average for this role is $57,837.
| Location | Mean Salary |
|---|---|
| South Dakota | $53,390 |
| National Average | $57,837 |
| New Jersey | $97,490 |
| North Dakota | $83,030 |
| California | $80,730 |
| Wyoming | $76,130 |
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024. South Dakota. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.