Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in South Dakota
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in South Dakota earn a median of $47,410 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $47,410
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($46,420)
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,940
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,780; the top 10% earn over $61,080. Nationally the range is $36,840 to $62,520.
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Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators pay in South Dakota
How much do industrial truck and tractor operators make in South Dakota?
The median is $47,410 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,780 and the top 10% earn over $61,080. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for industrial truck and tractor operators?
On pay alone it ranks 26 of 51 (+2% vs. the national median of $46,420). Living costs are not included.