DOL Median (South Dakota)
$23,962
vs National
-15.2%
National: $28,246BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$25,933
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$23,962
-15.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$28,246
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Cooks, Restaurant in South Dakota earns $23,962 in nominal terms, which is 15.2% below the national average of $28,246. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.4 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $25,933 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kathmandu Bistro | $23,962 | 3 |
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How much does a Cooks, Restaurant make in South Dakota?
The median Cooks, Restaurant salary in South Dakota is $23,962 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is South Dakota a good place to work as a Cooks, Restaurant?
A Cooks, Restaurant in South Dakota earns 15.2% less than the national median of $28,246, or $25,933 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.