How much does an Excavating/Loading Machine Operator make in South Dakota? The average Excavating/Loading Machine Operator salary in South Dakota is $31,956 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $25,686 and $39,578. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Excavating/Loading Machine Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Excavating/Loading Machine Operator Salary $19,977 SD March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Excavating/Loading Machine Operator Salary $25,686 SD March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Excavating/Loading Machine Operator Salary $31,956 SD March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Excavating/Loading Machine Operator Salary $39,578 SD March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Excavating/Loading Machine Operator Salary $46,518 SD March 26, 2024
25% $25,686 10% $19,977 90% $46,518 75% $39,578 $31,956 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
Change Search Criteria

Job Description for Excavating/Loading Machine Operator

Excavating/Loading Machine Operator sets-up and operates excavating/loading machine equipment. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent and 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Being an Excavating/Loading Machine Operator has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Additionally, Excavating/Loading Machine Operator works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor/manager. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

Employers: Job Description Management Tool

See user submitted job responsibilities for Excavating/Loading Machine Operator.

Salary.com job board provides millions of Excavating/Loading Machine Operator information for you to search for. Click on search button below to see Excavating/Loading Machine Operator job openings or enter a new job title here.

Job Openings for Excavating/Loading Machine Operator in South Dakota

Select a city to view specific salary and bonus information for Excavating/Loading Machine Operator

Loading results...
Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Deadwood, SD Avg. Salary $31,103 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Pierre, SD Avg. Salary $29,930 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Watertown, SD Avg. Salary $31,743 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aberdeen, SD Avg. Salary $29,397 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Agar, SD Avg. Salary $29,397 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Akaska, SD Avg. Salary $29,397 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alcester, SD Avg. Salary $31,530 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alexandria, SD Avg. Salary $31,743 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Allen, SD Avg. Salary $31,103 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alpena, SD Avg. Salary $30,570 Date Updated March 26, 2024

Career Path for Excavating/Loading Machine Operator

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Excavating/Loading Machine Operator, the first career path typically progresses to Crane/Tower Operator.

Not the job you're looking for? Search more salaries here:

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

  • Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
  • Job and employee pricing reports
  • Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.
Learn about CompAnalyst

Jobs with a similar salary range to Excavating/Loading Machine Operator : Activities Therapist, Fish Culturist, Construction Wireman

Excavating/Loading Machine Operator Salary in South Dakota
Excavating/Loading Machine Operator Salary Graph, Regional Distribution and Summary