As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Process Operator in Alexandria, SD is $46,452, equivalent to $22 per hour, $893 weekly, or $3,871 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Process Operator in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Process Operator in Alexandria, SD vary widely, spanning from $39,086 to $52,824. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($42,596) and 75th percentile ($49,787), while top earners (90th percentile) make $52,824 per year. This $7,191 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Troubleshooting or Hydraulics, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Alexandria Process Operator often earn 1.4% lower than national averages. 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
Process Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Process Operator Salary $39,086 Alexandria, SD June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Process Operator Salary $42,596 Alexandria, SD June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Process Operator Salary $46,452 Alexandria, SD June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Process Operator Salary $49,787 Alexandria, SD June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Process Operator Salary $52,824 Alexandria, SD June 01, 2026
25% $42,596 10% $39,086 90% $52,824 75% $49,787 $46,452 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
Change Search Criteria
Check out Process Operator jobs in Alexandria, South Dakota

Receiving Operator

Cargill - WEST HAZLETON, PA

Plant Operator

Cargill - MONTEZUMA, KS

Plant Operator

Cargill - MINNEOLA, KS

Machine Operator

Cargill - KINSLEY, KS

Search More Process Operator Jobs in Alexandria, South Dakota

Process Operator

Review the job openings, similar jobs, level of education, and experience requirements for the Process Operator job to confirm that it is the job you are seeking.

See user submitted job responsibilities for Process Operator.

Job Openings for Process Operator in Alexandria, SD

Understand the total compensation opportunity for a Process Operator, base salary plus other pay elements

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
42596
49787
46452

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
46758
53624
49976
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Process Operator in Alexandria, SD. The base salary for Process Operator ranges from $42,596 to $49,787 with the average base salary of $46,452. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $46,758 to $53,624 with the average total cash compensation of $49,976.

Discover how your pay is adjusted for skills, experience, and other factors

How much should you be paid?

For a real-time salary target, tell us more about your role in the four categories below.

42596
49787

 

About Alexandria, South Dakota    Alexandria is a city in Hanson County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 615 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Hanson County.....More

Alexandria, South Dakota  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

Process Operator Salary in popular cities: Sioux FallsRapid CityAberdeen

Skills associated with Process Operator: Maintenance, Reporting

Jobs with a similar salary range to Process Operator : Full Specialist, Plastic Process Technician, Processing Technician