Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in South Dakota
Also called: Cleaning and Pickling Equipment Operators
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders in South Dakota earn a median of $44,770 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $44,770
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($43,530)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 60
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,830; the top 10% earn over $46,820. Nationally the range is $33,790 to $58,570.
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Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders pay in South Dakota
How much do cleaning, washing, and metal pickling equipment operators and tenders make in South Dakota?
The median is $44,770 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,830 and the top 10% earn over $46,820. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for cleaning, washing, and metal pickling equipment operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 39 (+3% vs. the national median of $43,530). Living costs are not included.