DOL Median (South Dakota)
$45,000
vs National
-26.8%
National: $61,503BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$48,701
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$45,000
-26.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$61,503
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in South Dakota earns $45,000 in nominal terms, which is 26.8% below the national average of $61,503. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.4 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $48,701 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 | $45,000 | 1 |
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How much does a Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health make in South Dakota?
The median Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health salary in South Dakota is $45,000 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is South Dakota a good place to work as a Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health?
A Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in South Dakota earns 26.8% less than the national median of $61,503, or $48,701 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.