South Dakota

Crane and Tower Operators Salary in South Dakota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$70,560
-1.9% vs national
Hourly Wage
$33.93
 
10th Percentile
$58,370
Entry level
90th Percentile
$93,600
Senior level
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Salary Range

Crane and Tower Operators in South Dakota earn between $58,370 and $93,600, with a mean of $70,560. The national average for this role is $71,903.

$70,560 mean
10th Percentile$58,37090th Percentile$93,600

How South Dakota Compares

LocationMean Salary
South Dakota$70,560
National Average$71,903
Hawaii$119,300
New York$115,400
Nevada$108,410
New Jersey$102,380
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. South Dakota. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.