Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in South Dakota - FY2025 DOL Data

DOL Median (South Dakota)

$57,491

vs National

-6.6%

National: $61,526

BLS Median (area)

N/A

COL-Adjusted

$62,220

Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)

$57,491

-6.6% vs national

National Average (DOL)

$61,526

Baseline

BLS Estimate (This Area)

N/A

No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Detectives and Criminal Investigators in South Dakota earns $57,491 in nominal terms, which is 6.6% below the national average of $61,526. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.4 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $62,220 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
THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA	$57,491	1

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Detectives and Criminal Investigators make in South Dakota?

The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in South Dakota is $57,491 based on 1 DOL filings.

Is South Dakota a good place to work as a Detectives and Criminal Investigators?

A Detectives and Criminal Investigators in South Dakota earns 6.6% less than the national median of $61,526, or $62,220 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.