As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Data Center Operator in Pierre, SD is $46,471, equivalent to $22 per hour, $894 weekly, or $3,873 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Data Center Operator in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Data Center Operator in Pierre, SD vary widely, spanning from $39,935 to $59,883. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($43,050) and 75th percentile ($53,491), while top earners (90th percentile) make $59,883 per year. This $10,441 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Microsoft Excel, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Pierre Data Center Operator often earn 7.3% lower than national averages. However, Pierre currently ranks 807 statewide for Data Center Operator job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Data Center Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Data Center Operator Salary $39,935 Pierre, SD January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Data Center Operator Salary $43,050 Pierre, SD January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Data Center Operator Salary $46,471 Pierre, SD January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Data Center Operator Salary $53,491 Pierre, SD January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Data Center Operator Salary $59,883 Pierre, SD January 01, 2026
25% $43,050 10% $39,935 90% $59,883 75% $53,491 $46,471 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Pierre, South Dakota    Pierre (/pɪər/; Lakota: čhúŋkaške, "fort") is the capital of the U.S. state of South Dakota and the seat of Hughes County. The population was 13,646 a....More

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