DOL Median (South Dakota)
$49,309
vs National
-1.4%
National: $50,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$53,365
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$49,309
-1.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$50,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Animal Scientists in South Dakota earns $49,309 in nominal terms, which is 1.4% below the national average of $50,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.4 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $53,365 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cargill, Inc. | $72,654 | 22 |
| PIC USA, Inc. | $72,500 | 42 |
| IVB USA, INC. | $60,750 | 5 |
| CUSTOM GENETIC SOLUTIONS LLC | $50,000 | 1 |
| Riverview, LLP | $44,000 | 310 |
| Prairie Ridge Dairies, LLC | $43,805 | 9 |
| JN BAR HONEY & POLLINATION | $43,285 | 1 |
| JN BAR HONEY CO | N/A | 1 |
| GPS DAIRY CONSULTING, LLC | N/A | 1 |
| WINDHORSE VETERINARY CLINIC | N/A | 3 |
| MILL VALLEY, LLC | N/A | 2 |
| MOOODY COUNTY DAIRY, LP | N/A | 3 |
| BOADWINE FARMS, INC. | N/A | 3 |
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How much does a Animal Scientists make in South Dakota?
The median Animal Scientists salary in South Dakota is $49,309 based on 29 DOL filings.
Is South Dakota a good place to work as a Animal Scientists?
A Animal Scientists in South Dakota earns 1.4% less than the national median of $50,000, or $53,365 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.