Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in South Dakota

Median Salary

$53,370

per year

Hourly Rate

$25.66

per hour

Employment

1,060

in South Dakota

vs. National Avg

-11.1%

National: $60,020

📊 Compared to the national median of $60,020, South Dakota pays 11.1% LESS for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators positions.

Purchasing Power

$58,778

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

90.8

9% below national avg

Rent/Income

22%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in South Dakota

10th

$43,890

25th

$48,100

Median

$53,370

75th

$62,230

90th

$73,170

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).