Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in South Dakota
SOC 51-8021 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$68,090
per year in South Dakota
Middle half
$48,030–$73,420
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
90
in South Dakota
Concentration
1.09×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
South Dakota
$68,090
published median
United States
$78,620
13.4% below the national median
Rank among states and DC
30th
51 with a published estimate
After local prices: the $68,090 median has purchasing power comparable to about $76,863 nationally. South Dakota's BEA regional price parity is 88.6 (2024).
What the local range looks like
The wash spans the 10th to 90th percentile, the darker section is the middle half, and the tick is the median for South Dakota.
$43,310$75,770
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Long-term on-the-job training
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