DOL Median (South Dakota)
$42,500
vs National
-22.7%
National: $55,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$45,996
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$42,500
-22.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$55,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Curators in South Dakota earns $42,500 in nominal terms, which is 22.7% below the national average of $55,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.4 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $45,996 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 |
|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL MUSIC MUSEUM | $42,925 | 2 |
| University of South Dakota | N/A | 1 |
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Jacksonville, FL · $180,000Corning, NE · $109,882Corning, NY · $100,000Dearborn, MI · $92,500NEW YORK, NE · $90,000Top-Paying Roles in South Dakota
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How much does a Curators make in South Dakota?
The median Curators salary in South Dakota is $42,500 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is South Dakota a good place to work as a Curators?
A Curators in South Dakota earns 22.7% less than the national median of $55,000, or $45,996 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.