Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators Salary in South Dakota
Also called: Rail-Track Equipment Operators
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in South Dakota earn a median of $64,500 a year, −8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $64,500
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($70,070)
- Rank among states
- 19 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 110
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,890; the top 10% earn over $73,150. Nationally the range is $45,640 to $87,420.
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Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators pay in South Dakota
How much do rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators make in South Dakota?
The median is $64,500 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,890 and the top 10% earn over $73,150. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators?
On pay alone it ranks 19 of 39 (−8% vs. the national median of $70,070). Living costs are not included.