South Dakota

Gas Plant Operators Salary in South Dakota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$97,770
+10.4% vs national
Hourly Wage
$47.00
 
10th Percentile
$83,530
Entry level
90th Percentile
$104,660
Senior level
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Salary Range

Gas Plant Operators in South Dakota earn between $83,530 and $104,660, with a mean of $97,770. The national average for this role is $88,596.

$97,770 mean
10th Percentile$83,53090th Percentile$104,660

How South Dakota Compares

LocationMean Salary
South Dakota$97,770
National Average$88,596
California$120,680
New Jersey$111,490
Oregon$110,010
Connecticut$103,270
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Data Source

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