DOL Median (South Dakota)
$60,250
vs National
-14.5%
National: $70,500BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$65,206
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$60,250
-14.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,500
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Civil Engineers in South Dakota earns $60,250 in nominal terms, which is 14.5% below the national average of $70,500. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.4 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $65,206 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CLARK ENGINEERING CORPORATION | $64,700 | 9 |
| POET LLC | $63,953 | 1 |
| Bennett & Pless, Inc | $60,736 | 5 |
| Vertical Bridge Management LLC | $60,500 | 1 |
| HERMANSON EGGE ENGINEERING, INC. | $55,033 | 2 |
| South Dakota State University | $47,500 | 1 |
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How much does a Civil Engineers make in South Dakota?
The median Civil Engineers salary in South Dakota is $60,250 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is South Dakota a good place to work as a Civil Engineers?
A Civil Engineers in South Dakota earns 14.5% less than the national median of $70,500, or $65,206 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.