Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in South Dakota
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in South Dakota
$54,090
National Median
$58,260
Employment
1,040
Entry Level (10th)
$43,000
Top Earners (90th)
$74,220
How South Dakota Compares
South Dakota pays $4,170 less than the national median for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operatorss.
There are 2.296 water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators jobs per 1,000 workers in South Dakota (location quotient: 2.79).
Other States for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $82,100 | 11,260 |
| Nevada | $79,140 | N/A |
| Washington | $78,810 | 1,950 |
| Alaska | $76,910 | 570 |
| New Jersey | $75,200 | 2,040 |
| Connecticut | $74,450 | 750 |
| Minnesota | $70,470 | 2,050 |
| Colorado | $68,220 | 2,410 |
| New Hampshire | $66,240 | 930 |
| Hawaii | $65,800 | 660 |
| Massachusetts | $65,620 | 2,480 |
| Oregon | $64,500 | 1,170 |
| Illinois | $63,790 | 3,870 |
| New York | $63,140 | 5,270 |
| Wisconsin | $62,360 | 2,110 |
| Vermont | $61,530 | 340 |
| Arizona | $61,480 | 3,470 |
| Maine | $60,960 | 660 |
| Wyoming | $60,580 | 710 |
| Delaware | $59,960 | 250 |