Median DOL Salary
$170,979
Total DOL Filings
102
Companies Hiring
28
Cost of Living Index
92.4
National avg = 100Location vs National
Aberdeen, SD$170,979
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Aberdeen, SD is 180.7% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Aberdeen
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford Clinic | 47 | $208,000 | Other | |
| Avera St. Luke's Hospital | 25 | $215,000 | Other | |
| NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY | 9 | $54,545 | Other | |
| Sanford Health | 8 | $57,502 | Other | |
| My3Tech Inc | 7 | $85,790 | Other | |
| New Angus, LLC | 6 | $41,600 | Other | |
| Elajika Inc | 3 | $76,560 | Other | |
| SEERS IT SOLUTIONS INC | 2 | $79,000 | Other | |
| Just Kidding Child Care Center | 2 | $60,029 | Other | |
| Sanford Medical Center | 1 | $49,650 | Other | |
| Eide Bailly, LLP | 1 | $64,250 | Other | |
| Sanford Clinic North | 1 | $240,000 | Other | |
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | 1 | $87,173 | Staffing | |
| PRESENTATION COLLEGE | 1 | $57,895 | Other | |
| Banner Engineering | 1 | $77,971 | Other | |
| Kriddha Technologies Inc | 1 | $90,000 | Other | |
| CNET Global Solutions, Inc | 1 | $77,189 | Other | |
| Dunlavy Contracting, LLC | 1 | $68,016 | Other | |
| MOLDED FIBER GLASS | 1 | $55,012 | Other | |
| INFINITE STAFFING SOLUTIONS | 1 | $61,318 | Other | |
| Synergy Global Technologies Inc. | 1 | $85,000 | Other | |
| Questpay Inc | 1 | $78,915 | Other | |
| NORTHEASTERN MENTAL HEALTH CENTER | 1 | $33,143 | Other | |
| NORTHERN BEEF PACKERS LP | 1 | $48,000 | Other | |
| Dacotah Bank Aberdeen | 1 | $78,510 | Other |
BLS Wage Survey Data - South Dakota
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for South Dakota.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Podiatrists | $234,480 | 30 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $223,650 | 370 |
| Pediatricians, General | $217,990 | 80 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $217,460 | 600 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $174,160 | 30 |
| Dentists, General | $162,860 | 270 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $160,850 | 330 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $152,540 | 250 |
| Financial Managers | $152,020 | 870 |
| Computer Network Architects | $149,300 | 580 |
Salary Trend in Aberdeen, SD
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Aberdeen, SD has a cost of living index of 92.4, which is 7.6% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $108,225 in an average-cost city.
Compare to Other Cities
See how Aberdeen, SD stacks up against other major hiring markets.Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.