DOL Median (South Dakota)
$55,500
vs National
-9.2%
National: $61,145BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$60,065
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$55,500
-9.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$61,145
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Education Teachers, Postsecondary in South Dakota earns $55,500 in nominal terms, which is 9.2% below the national average of $61,145. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.4 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $60,065 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 | $56,000 | 2 |
| NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY | $55,845 | 2 |
| University of South Dakota | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Education Teachers, Postsecondary make in South Dakota?
The median Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in South Dakota is $55,500 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is South Dakota a good place to work as a Education Teachers, Postsecondary?
A Education Teachers, Postsecondary in South Dakota earns 9.2% less than the national median of $61,145, or $60,065 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.