DOL Median (South Dakota)
$77,500
vs National
-8.8%
National: $85,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$83,874
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$77,500
-8.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$85,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary in South Dakota earns $77,500 in nominal terms, which is 8.8% below the national average of $85,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.4 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $83,874 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 | $80,845 | 24 |
| South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | $75,000 | 30 |
| SOUTH DAKOTA SCHOOL OF MINES AND TECH | $67,740 | 4 |
| University of South Dakota | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary make in South Dakota?
The median Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary salary in South Dakota is $77,500 based on 29 DOL filings.
Is South Dakota a good place to work as a Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary?
A Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary in South Dakota earns 8.8% less than the national median of $85,000, or $83,874 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.