DOL Median (South Dakota)
$36,646
vs National
-22.3%
National: $47,142BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$39,660
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$36,646
-22.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$47,142
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in South Dakota earns $36,646 in nominal terms, which is 22.3% below the national average of $47,142. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.4 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $39,660 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls School District 49-5 | $36,892 | 71 |
| SAINT FRANCIS INDIAN SCHOOL | $33,100 | 1 |
| ST. FRANCIS INDIAN SCHOOL | N/A | 3 |
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How much does a Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education make in South Dakota?
The median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in South Dakota is $36,646 based on 48 DOL filings.
Is South Dakota a good place to work as a Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education?
A Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in South Dakota earns 22.3% less than the national median of $47,142, or $39,660 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.