Conveyor Operators and Tenders Salary in South Dakota
Conveyor Operators and Tenders in South Dakota earn a median of $44,890 a year, +6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $44,890
- vs. U.S. median
- +6% ($42,420)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 500
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,180; the top 10% earn over $52,480. Nationally the range is $36,180 to $59,470.
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Conveyor Operators and Tenders pay in South Dakota
How much do conveyor operators and tenders make in South Dakota?
The median is $44,890 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,180 and the top 10% earn over $52,480. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for conveyor operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 44 (+6% vs. the national median of $42,420). Living costs are not included.