How much does a plant and system operator make in Sioux Falls?
$60,650a year
Median yearly pay for plant and system operators in the Sioux Falls, SD-MN metro area. That is $29.16 an hour or $5,054 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.16
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 40 of 69
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,020Median: $60,650Highest 10%: $71,550
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,020 | $21.64 | |
| 25th | $46,310 | $22.26 | |
| Median | $60,650 | $29.16 | |
| 75th | $60,650 | $29.16 | |
| 90th | $71,550 | $34.40 |
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Salaries for every job in Sioux Falls, SDFrequently asked questions
How much does a plant and system operator make an hour in Sioux Falls?
The median hourly pay in the Sioux Falls, SD-MN metro area is $29.16 ($60,650 a year).
Do plant and system operators make more in Sioux Falls than the national average?
No: $60,650 against $62,470 nationally, 3% less.
How does Sioux Falls compare with the rest of South Dakota?
The median in South Dakota is $57,430, so Sioux Falls pays 6% more.
Where does Sioux Falls rank for plant and system operator pay?
40 of 69 metro areas with data.
How much does a plant and system operator make starting out in Sioux Falls?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,020 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,550 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.