DOL Median (South Dakota)
$47,778
vs National
-29.6%
National: $67,887BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$51,708
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$47,778
-29.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$67,887
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Foresters in South Dakota earns $47,778 in nominal terms, which is 29.6% below the national average of $67,887. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.4 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $51,708 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 |
|---|---|---|
| SGT | $47,778 | 2 |
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How much does a Foresters make in South Dakota?
The median Foresters salary in South Dakota is $47,778 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is South Dakota a good place to work as a Foresters?
A Foresters in South Dakota earns 29.6% less than the national median of $67,887, or $51,708 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.