As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Transit Operator in Pierre, SD is $41,896, equivalent to $20 per hour, $806 weekly, or $3,491 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Transit Operator in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Transit Operator in Pierre, SD vary widely, spanning from $33,755 to $48,431. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($37,635) and 75th percentile ($45,317), while top earners (90th percentile) make $48,431 per year. This $7,682 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Logistics, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Pierre Transit Operator often earn 7.3% lower than national averages. However, Pierre currently ranks 808 statewide for Transit 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
Transit Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Transit Operator Salary $33,755 Pierre, SD August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Transit Operator Salary $37,635 Pierre, SD August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Transit Operator Salary $41,896 Pierre, SD August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Transit Operator Salary $45,317 Pierre, SD August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Transit Operator Salary $48,431 Pierre, SD August 01, 2026
25% $37,635 10% $33,755 90% $48,431 75% $45,317 $41,896 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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