DOL Median (South Dakota)
$61,006
vs National
-4%
National: $63,535BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$66,024
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$61,006
-4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,535
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemists in South Dakota earns $61,006 in nominal terms, which is 4% below the national average of $63,535. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.4 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $66,024 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Raven Industries, Inc. | $103,165 | 1 |
| BCS BIOMASS LLC | $75,000 | 1 |
| ANTIMICROBIAL MATERIALS, INC. | $64,958 | 1 |
| Sanford Research | $61,006 | 4 |
| University of South Dakota | $56,243 | 2 |
| Black Hills State University | $41,027 | 2 |
| South Dakota State University | $38,372 | 3 |
| AQUATECH BIOENERGY LLC | N/A | 2 |
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Blaine, MI · $199,800LAKE SUCCESS, NE · $190,000Blaine, MN · $167,709Washington DC, DC · $160,000Spring, TX · $157,000Top-Paying Roles in South Dakota
Physicians, All Other · $440,000Podiatrists · $215,000Sales Managers · $150,000Dentists, General · $144,082Marketing Managers · $135,645Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Chemists make in South Dakota?
The median Chemists salary in South Dakota is $61,006 based on 9 DOL filings.
Is South Dakota a good place to work as a Chemists?
A Chemists in South Dakota earns 4% less than the national median of $63,535, or $66,024 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.