Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators pay in South Dakota
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in South Dakota earn an average of $59,330 a year. That is $6,960 (10%) less than the U.S. average of $66,290. The best-paying metro area is Sioux Falls, SD-MN at $62,140.
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South Dakota vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $66,290 | $31.87 |
| South Dakota | $59,330 | $28.53 |
| Minnesota | $79,070 | $38.01 |
| North Dakota | $68,640 | $33.00 |
| Wyoming | $67,010 | $32.22 |
| Iowa | $63,770 | $30.66 |
| Montana | $63,350 | $30.46 |
Related jobs in South Dakota
- Electricians$61,980
- Carpenters$51,330
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$48,800
- Construction Laborers$44,310
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$55,530
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$47,710
Average pay, South Dakota, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do operating engineers and other construction equipment operators make in South Dakota?
The average is $59,330 a year, and the median is $59,500. That is $6,960 (10%) less than the U.S. average of $66,290.
What is the hourly wage in South Dakota?
$28.53 an hour on average; the median is $28.61.
Where in South Dakota do they earn the most?
Sioux Falls, SD-MN ($62,140), followed by Rapid City, SD ($59,880). The lowest average among 3 metro areas with data is Sioux City, IA-NE-SD ($59,840).
How does South Dakota rank?
South Dakota ranks #33 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.