Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in South Dakota
Also called: Water Treatment Plant Operators
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in South Dakota earn a median of $53,370 a year, −11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $53,370
- vs. U.S. median
- −11% ($60,020)
- Rank among states
- 34 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,060
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,890; the top 10% earn over $73,170. Nationally the range is $39,110 to $91,060.
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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators pay in South Dakota
How much do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make in South Dakota?
The median is $53,370 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,890 and the top 10% earn over $73,170. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators?
On pay alone it ranks 34 of 50 (−11% vs. the national median of $60,020). Living costs are not included.