DOL Median (South Dakota)
$54,496
vs National
-5.7%
National: $57,764BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$58,978
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$54,496
-5.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$57,764
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Geographers in South Dakota earns $54,496 in nominal terms, which is 5.7% below the national average of $57,764. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.4 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $58,978 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 |
|---|---|---|
| INUTEQ LLC | $63,458 | 4 |
| SGT | $62,400 | 3 |
| ASRC RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS | $53,290 | 1 |
| South Dakota State University | $52,000 | 15 |
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How much does a Geographers make in South Dakota?
The median Geographers salary in South Dakota is $54,496 based on 14 DOL filings.
Is South Dakota a good place to work as a Geographers?
A Geographers in South Dakota earns 5.7% less than the national median of $57,764, or $58,978 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.