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Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in South Dakota

Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in South Dakota earn a median of $48,830 a year, −16% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$48,830
vs. U.S. median
−16% ($58,040)
Rank among states
43 of 47
Jobs in the state
230

Pay range in South Dakota

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,400; the top 10% earn over $58,320. Nationally the range is $37,440 to $92,250.

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Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders pay in South Dakota

How much do chemical equipment operators and tenders make in South Dakota?

The median is $48,830 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,400 and the top 10% earn over $58,320. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is South Dakota a good state for chemical equipment operators and tenders?

On pay alone it ranks 43 of 47 (−16% vs. the national median of $58,040). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses