DOL Median (South Dakota)
$50,811
vs National
-19.4%
National: $63,045BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$54,990
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$50,811
-19.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,045
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Agricultural Engineers in South Dakota earns $50,811 in nominal terms, which is 19.4% below the national average of $63,045. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.4 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $54,990 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in South Dakota
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| PIC USA, Inc. | $60,000 | 1 |
| Dakota Turkey Growers, LLC | $59,561 | 2 |
| South Dakota State University | $47,500 | 2 |
| Riverview, LLP | $46,285 | 8 |
| SGS North America Inc. | $45,000 | 1 |
| CORNY BEEF, INC. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Agricultural Engineers make in South Dakota?
The median Agricultural Engineers salary in South Dakota is $50,811 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is South Dakota a good place to work as a Agricultural Engineers?
A Agricultural Engineers in South Dakota earns 19.4% less than the national median of $63,045, or $54,990 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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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.