What are the main factors that influence an Air Seeder Operator's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Air Seeder Operator?

The Chemicals industry offers the highest average compensation for Air Seeder Operator roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change An Air Seeder Operator's salary?

An Air Seeder Operator's salary grows with experience: starting around $33,321 for beginners, reaching about $34,179 at mid-level, and approach $34,371 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Air Seeder Operator?

Air Seeder Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Air Seeder Operator roles are District of Columbia $41,548, California $41,390, Massachusetts $40,839. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Air Seeder Operator roles make?

Salaries for Air Seeder Operator level roles vary by specialization: Air Controller: $95,093; Air Defense Battle Management System Operator: $65,947; Air Engineer: $63,760; On-Air Personality: $62,774; On Air Talent: $60,417.

Air Seeder Operator Salary in South Dakota

How much does an Air Seeder Operator make in South Dakota? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Air Seeder Operator in South Dakota is $34,103 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $16.

However, an Air Seeder Operator's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $39,373
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $31,503 to $36,861
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $29,136

10% $29,136

50% (Median) $34,103

90% $39,373

Air Seeder Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$36,861	$3,072	$709	$18
Average	$34,103	$2,842	$656	$16
25th Percentile	$31,503	$2,625	$606	$15

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Key Factors That Influence Air Seeder Operator Salaries

An Air Seeder Operator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Air Seeder Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Air Seeder Operator's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $33,321
Early Career (1-2 years): $33,605
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $34,179
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $34,294
Expert (over 8 years): $34,371

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Air Seeder Operator	less than 1 year	$33,321
Early Career Level Air Seeder Operator	1-2 years	$33,605
Mid-Level Level Air Seeder Operator	2-4 years	$34,179
Senior-Level Level Air Seeder Operator	5-8 years	$34,294
Expert Level Air Seeder Operator	over 8 years	$34,371

How Do Air Seeder Operator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Air Seeder Operators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $41,548.
California: $41,390.
Massachusetts: $40,839.

District of Columbia $41,548 California $41,390 Massachusetts $40,839 Washington $40,688 New Jersey $40,673 Alaska $40,621 Connecticut $40,103 New York $39,893

Hawaii $39,221 Rhode Island $38,906 Maryland $38,692 Minnesota $38,399 Colorado $38,287 Illinois $38,249 Oregon $38,107 Delaware $38,002

New Hampshire $37,936 Virginia $37,788 Pennsylvania $37,356 Nevada $37,139 North Dakota $37,067 Michigan $36,955 Wisconsin $36,913 Vermont $36,831

Texas $36,602 Maine $36,587 Arizona $36,564 Ohio $36,538 Georgia $36,193 Indiana $36,020 Wyoming $35,987 Utah $35,934

Iowa $35,912 Kansas $35,731 Louisiana $35,679 North Carolina $35,660 Missouri $35,653 Florida $35,506 Montana $35,427 Nebraska $35,352

Kentucky $35,311 South Carolina $35,161 Tennessee $35,067 Idaho $35,030 New Mexico $34,756 Oklahoma $34,696 Alabama $34,474 South Dakota $34,103

Arkansas $33,900 West Virginia $33,791 Mississippi $33,465

Top Paying Cities for Air Seeder Operator

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Alcester: $34,458
Aurora: $34,641
Baltic: $34,269

Alcester, SD $34,458

Aurora, SD $34,641

Baltic, SD $34,269

Beresford, SD $34,370

Brandon, SD $34,198

Brookings, SD $34,705

Burbank, SD $34,335

Canistota, SD $34,387

Canton, SD $34,289

Centerville, SD $34,372

Chancellor, SD $34,285

Chester, SD $34,370

Colman, SD $34,482

Colton, SD $34,338

Crooks, SD $34,250

Davis, SD $34,330

Dell Rapids, SD $34,332

Egan, SD $34,424

Elk Point, SD $34,227

Elkton, SD $34,663

Fairview, SD $34,339

Flandreau, SD $34,535

Freeman, SD $34,498

Garretson, SD $34,275

Gayville, SD $34,556

Harrisburg, SD $34,220

Hartford, SD $34,273

Hudson, SD $34,367

Humboldt, SD $34,322

Hurley, SD $34,373

Irene, SD $34,470

Jefferson, SD $34,099

Lennox, SD $34,285

Lesterville, SD $34,530

Lyons, SD $34,282

Madison, SD $34,550

Marion, SD $34,397

Menno, SD $34,512

Mission Hill, SD $34,538

Monroe, SD $34,359

Belle Fourche, SD $34,492

Black Hawk, SD $33,437

Box Elder, SD $33,480

Buffalo, SD $34,430

Buffalo Gap, SD $34,159

Camp Crook, SD $34,463

Caputa, SD $33,642

Custer, SD $34,086

Deadwood, SD $33,875

Edgemont, SD $34,412

Enning, SD $34,144

Fairburn, SD $33,770

Fort Meade, SD $33,767

Hermosa, SD $33,635

Hill City, SD $33,863

Hot Springs, SD $34,386

Howes, SD $34,220

Interior, SD $34,274

Keystone, SD $33,602

Kyle, SD $34,347

Lead, SD $34,186

Ludlow, SD $34,565

Manderson, SD $34,403

Mud Butte, SD $34,241

Nemo, SD $33,649

Newell, SD $34,307

New Underwood, SD $33,644

Nisland, SD $34,383

Oelrichs, SD $34,315

Oglala, SD $34,375

Oral, SD $34,284

Owanka, SD $33,809

Piedmont, SD $33,462

Pine Ridge, SD $34,439

Porcupine, SD $34,335

Pringle, SD $34,191

Quinn, SD $34,225

Redig, SD $34,184

Saint Onge, SD $34,281

Scenic, SD $34,038

Smithwick, SD $34,327

Spearfish, SD $34,436

Sturgis, SD $33,660

Union Center, SD $34,167

Vale, SD $34,059

Wall, SD $34,175

Wasta, SD $34,002

White Owl, SD $34,235

Whitewood, SD $34,137

Wounded Knee, SD $34,405

Leola, SD $34,609

Long Lake, SD $34,662

Mansfield, SD $34,588

Mellette, SD $34,621

Northville, SD $34,584

Onaka, SD $34,449

Orient, SD $34,501

Pierpont, SD $34,618

Redfield, SD $34,674

Rockham, SD $34,542

Roscoe, SD $34,481

Selby, SD $34,421

Seneca, SD $34,427

Stratford, SD $34,623

Tolstoy, SD $34,430

Tulare, SD $34,626

Turton, SD $34,628

Warner, SD $34,663

Westport, SD $34,615

Pierre, SD $31,615

Agar, SD $32,437

Belvidere, SD $34,224

Blunt, SD $31,615

Burke, SD $34,492

Colome, SD $34,450

Dallas, SD $34,439

Draper, SD $33,376

Fort Pierre, SD $31,708

Gregory, SD $34,476

Hamill, SD $34,391

Harrold, SD $31,800

Hayes, SD $33,872

Herrick, SD $34,472

Holabird, SD $32,517

Ideal, SD $34,382

Kadoka, SD $34,263

Kennebec, SD $33,880

Long Valley, SD $34,262

Lower Brule, SD $33,835

Martin, SD $34,344

Midland, SD $34,151

Milesville, SD $34,173

Mission, SD $34,418

Murdo, SD $33,940

Norris, SD $34,315

Okaton, SD $34,229

Okreek, SD $34,399

Onida, SD $31,925

Parmelee, SD $34,377

Philip, SD $34,223

Presho, SD $33,626

Reliance, SD $34,410

Rosebud, SD $34,456

Saint Charles, SD $34,510

Saint Francis, SD $34,390

Tuthill, SD $34,303

Vivian, SD $33,480

Wanblee, SD $34,326

White River, SD $34,311

Winner, SD $34,418

Witten, SD $34,356

Wood, SD $34,307

Mobridge, SD $34,429

Bison, SD $34,343

Bullhead, SD $34,606

Cherry Creek, SD $34,254

Dupree, SD $34,261

Eagle Butte, SD $34,297

Faith, SD $34,251

Glencross, SD $34,280

Glenham, SD $34,441

Herreid, SD $34,573

Isabel, SD $34,273

Keldron, SD $34,439

Lantry, SD $34,313

Lemmon, SD $34,567

Little Eagle, SD $34,600

Lodgepole, SD $34,474

Mc Intosh, SD $34,490

Mc Laughlin, SD $34,460

Meadow, SD $34,264

Morristown, SD $34,526

Mound City, SD $34,511

Pollock, SD $34,641

Prairie City, SD $34,387

Ralph, SD $34,499

Reva, SD $34,389

Ridgeview, SD $34,314

Timber Lake, SD $34,331

Trail City, SD $34,320

Wakpala, SD $34,461

Walker, SD $34,516

Watauga, SD $34,438

Whitehorse, SD $34,350

Rapid City, SD $33,431

Ellsworth Afb, SD $33,431

Allen, SD $34,344

Batesland, SD $34,358

Montrose, SD $34,387

North Sioux City, SD $34,045

Nunda, SD $34,533

Oldham, SD $34,609

Olivet, SD $34,528

Parker, SD $34,341

Ramona, SD $34,548

Renner, SD $34,229

Rowena, SD $34,205

Rutland, SD $34,502

Salem, SD $34,505

Scotland, SD $34,582

Sinai, SD $34,719

Springfield, SD $34,623

Tabor, SD $34,600

Tea, SD $34,247

Trent, SD $34,377

Tyndall, SD $34,591

Utica, SD $34,531

Valley Springs, SD $34,226

Vermillion, SD $34,538

Viborg, SD $34,461

Volga, SD $34,638

Volin, SD $34,499

Wakonda, SD $34,464

Wentworth, SD $34,490

Winfred, SD $34,507

Worthing, SD $34,280

Yankton, SD $34,671

Sioux Falls, SD $34,197

Vienna, SD $34,700

Wallace, SD $34,679

Waubay, SD $34,663

Webster, SD $34,671

White, SD $34,725

Willow Lake, SD $34,739

Wilmot, SD $34,696

Mitchell, SD $34,702

Alexandria, SD $34,575

Alpena, SD $34,633

Armour, SD $34,562

Artesian, SD $34,628

Avon, SD $34,571

Bonesteel, SD $34,504

Bridgewater, SD $34,482

Canova, SD $34,528

Carpenter, SD $34,713

Carthage, SD $34,636

Cavour, SD $34,681

Chamberlain, SD $34,525

Corsica, SD $34,568

Dante, SD $34,551

Delmont, SD $34,552

Dimock, SD $34,591

Emery, SD $34,539

Ethan, SD $34,609

Fairfax, SD $34,510

Fedora, SD $34,598

Fort Thompson, SD $34,120

Fulton, SD $34,602

Gann Valley, SD $34,454

Geddes, SD $34,518

Harrison, SD $34,544

Highmore, SD $33,880

Stephan, SD $34,030

Hitchcock, SD $34,654

Howard, SD $34,615

Huron, SD $34,772

Iroquois, SD $34,689

Kaylor, SD $34,628

Kimball, SD $34,523

Lake Andes, SD $34,574

Lane, SD $34,705

Letcher, SD $34,612

Marty, SD $34,684

Miller, SD $34,556

Mount Vernon, SD $34,590

New Holland, SD $34,641

Oacoma, SD $34,494

Parkston, SD $34,605

Pickstown, SD $34,627

Plankinton, SD $34,584

Platte, SD $34,525

Pukwana, SD $34,501

Ree Heights, SD $34,328

Saint Lawrence, SD $34,557

Spencer, SD $34,524

Stickney, SD $34,561

Tripp, SD $34,571

Virgil, SD $34,604

Wagner, SD $34,578

Wessington, SD $34,578

Wessington Springs, SD $34,573

White Lake, SD $34,538

Wolsey, SD $34,646

Woonsocket, SD $34,630

Yale, SD $34,710

Aberdeen, SD $34,713

Akaska, SD $34,403

Amherst, SD $34,660

Andover, SD $34,610

Ashton, SD $34,603

Barnard, SD $34,651

Bath, SD $34,640

Bowdle, SD $34,468

Brentford, SD $34,666

Britton, SD $34,757

Claremont, SD $34,630

Columbia, SD $34,589

Conde, SD $34,626

Cresbard, SD $34,540

Doland, SD $34,700

Eureka, SD $34,590

Faulkton, SD $34,537

Ferney, SD $34,752

Frankfort, SD $34,698

Frederick, SD $34,660

Gettysburg, SD $34,213

Groton, SD $34,644

Hecla, SD $34,710

Hosmer, SD $34,535

Houghton, SD $34,563

Hoven, SD $34,440

Ipswich, SD $34,570

Java, SD $34,419

Langford, SD $34,613

Lebanon, SD $34,271

Watertown, SD $34,772

Arlington, SD $34,680

Astoria, SD $34,735

Badger, SD $34,740

Big Stone City, SD $34,791

Bradley, SD $34,668

Brandt, SD $34,711

Bristol, SD $34,640

Bruce, SD $34,674

Bryant, SD $34,723

Castlewood, SD $34,702

Claire City, SD $34,755

Clark, SD $34,728

Clear Lake, SD $34,714

Corona, SD $34,755

De Smet, SD $34,710

Eden, SD $34,648

Erwin, SD $34,688

Estelline, SD $34,696

Florence, SD $34,685

Garden City, SD $34,691

Gary, SD $34,737

Goodwin, SD $34,671

Grenville, SD $34,639

Hayti, SD $34,715

Hazel, SD $34,699

Henry, SD $34,700

Kranzburg, SD $34,829

Labolt, SD $34,674

Lake City, SD $34,706

Lake Norden, SD $34,732

Lake Preston, SD $34,698

Marvin, SD $34,637

Milbank, SD $34,785

New Effington, SD $34,829

Ortley, SD $34,644

Peever, SD $34,691

Raymond, SD $34,708

Revillo, SD $34,695

Rosholt, SD $34,820

Roslyn, SD $34,632

Sisseton, SD $34,712

South Shore, SD $34,647

Stockholm, SD $34,648

Strandburg, SD $34,644

Summit, SD $34,646

Toronto, SD $34,698

Twin Brooks, SD $34,635

Veblen, SD $34,772

Air Seeder Operator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Air Seeder Operator roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Chemicals, offers compensation 30% above the average. Conversely, Air Seeder Operator positions in MFG Durable typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Air Seeder Operator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Air Seeder Operator

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Chemicals	$44,334	$21.0	30%

Air Seeder Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Air Seeder Operator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$31,503

Average $34,103/year

$36,861

$2,625

Average $2,842/month

$3,072

$606

Average $656/week

$709

$15

Average $16/hour

$18

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$36,861	$3,072	$709	$18
Average	$34,103	$2,842	$656	$16
25th Percentile	$31,503	$2,625	$606	$15

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