DOL Median (South Dakota)
$45,000
vs National
-28.6%
National: $63,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$48,701
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$45,000
-28.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Food Scientists and Technologists in South Dakota earns $45,000 in nominal terms, which is 28.6% below the national average of $63,000. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Agropur Inc. | $88,395 | 19 |
| Tyson Foods, Inc. | $84,779 | 8 |
| Saputo Cheese USA Inc. | $68,000 | 36 |
| DAVISCO FOODS INTERNATIONAL INC. | $53,050 | 10 |
| NATIONAL PASTEURIZED EGGS LLC | $51,960 | 5 |
| South Dakota State University | $47,500 | 5 |
| Valley Queen Cheese Factory, Inc. | $45,000 | 53 |
| New Angus, LLC | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Food Scientists and Technologists make in South Dakota?
The median Food Scientists and Technologists salary in South Dakota is $45,000 based on 23 DOL filings.
Is South Dakota a good place to work as a Food Scientists and Technologists?
A Food Scientists and Technologists in South Dakota earns 28.6% less than the national median of $63,000, 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.