DOL Median (South Dakota)
$47,250
vs National
-19.5%
National: $58,677BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$51,136
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$47,250
-19.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$58,677
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Conservation Scientists in South Dakota earns $47,250 in nominal terms, which is 19.5% below the national average of $58,677. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.4 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $51,136 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 State University | $47,250 | 1 |
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How much does a Conservation Scientists make in South Dakota?
The median Conservation Scientists salary in South Dakota is $47,250 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is South Dakota a good place to work as a Conservation Scientists?
A Conservation Scientists in South Dakota earns 19.5% less than the national median of $58,677, or $51,136 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.