South Dakota

Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in South Dakota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$59,330
-10.5% vs national
Hourly Wage
$28.53
 
10th Percentile
$47,260
Entry level
90th Percentile
$75,880
Senior level
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Salary Range

Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in South Dakota earn between $47,260 and $75,880, with a mean of $59,330. The national average for this role is $66,290.

$59,330 mean
10th Percentile$47,26090th Percentile$75,880

How South Dakota Compares

LocationMean Salary
South Dakota$59,330
National Average$66,290
Hawaii$102,020
California$94,000
New Jersey$93,270
New York$90,690
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Data Source

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