DOL Median (South Dakota)
$47,476
vs National
-47.2%
National: $90,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$51,381
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$47,476
-47.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$90,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemical Engineers in South Dakota earns $47,476 in nominal terms, which is 47.2% below the national average of $90,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.4 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $51,381 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 |
|---|---|---|
| South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | $57,738 | 4 |
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How much does a Chemical Engineers make in South Dakota?
The median Chemical Engineers salary in South Dakota is $47,476 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is South Dakota a good place to work as a Chemical Engineers?
A Chemical Engineers in South Dakota earns 47.2% less than the national median of $90,000, or $51,381 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.