Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in South Dakota
Agricultural Equipment Operators in South Dakota earn a median of $48,060 a year, +15% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $48,060
- vs. U.S. median
- +15% ($41,730)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 240
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,480; the top 10% earn over $53,250. Nationally the range is $33,500 to $58,650.
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Agricultural Equipment Operators pay in South Dakota
How much do agricultural equipment operators make in South Dakota?
The median is $48,060 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,480 and the top 10% earn over $53,250. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for agricultural equipment operators?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 40 (+15% vs. the national median of $41,730). Living costs are not included.