DOL Median (South Dakota)
$18,304
vs National
-49.6%
National: $36,338BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$19,810
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$18,304
-49.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$36,338
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Animal Trainers in South Dakota earns $18,304 in nominal terms, which is 49.6% below the national average of $36,338. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.4 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $19,810 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 |
|---|---|---|
| COLOMBE RANCH | $18,304 | 2 |
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How much does a Animal Trainers make in South Dakota?
The median Animal Trainers salary in South Dakota is $18,304 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is South Dakota a good place to work as a Animal Trainers?
A Animal Trainers in South Dakota earns 49.6% less than the national median of $36,338, or $19,810 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.