SOC 53-3099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other — West South Dakota
West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area
In West South Dakota, SD the median wage for Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other reaches $54,000 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In West South Dakota, SD the median wage for Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other reaches $54,000 a year. That is 45.2% more than the national median of $37,180. Pay ranges from under $48,570 at the tenth percentile to more than $64,940 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $53,390 to $64,940.
The area has 50 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 2.85 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Of the 281 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 124th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,570 | +30.6% |
| 25th | $53,390 | +43.6% |
| Median (50th) | $54,000 | +45.2% |
| 75th | $64,940 | +74.7% |
| 90th | $64,940 | +74.7% |
| Mean | $55,870 | +50.3% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in West South Dakota run 11.4% below the national average, so the median of $54,000 goes as far as $60,948 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 63.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$54,000as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$60,948US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $54,000 a year, 45.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,570 to $64,940 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other in West South Dakota, SD?
The median annual wage is $54,000, or $25.96 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $37,180, so pay in West South Dakota, SD is 45.2% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in West South Dakota, SD earns more than $64,940 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,570 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in West South Dakota, SD. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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