Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators salary in South Dakota
SOC 53-7071 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$44,440
per year in South Dakota
Middle half
$37,110–$63,530
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
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in South Dakota
Concentration
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share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
South Dakota
$44,440
published median
United States
$77,320
42.5% below the national median
Rank among states and DC
19th
20 with a published estimate
After local prices: the $44,440 median has purchasing power comparable to about $50,166 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.
$37,110$78,800
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
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