DOL Median (South Dakota)
$71,875
vs National
-19.5%
National: $89,315BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$77,787
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$71,875
-19.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$89,315
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Engineers in South Dakota earns $71,875 in nominal terms, which is 19.5% below the national average of $89,315. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.4 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $77,787 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 School of Mines and Technology | $71,875 | 1 |
| Coeur Mining, Inc | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Materials Engineers make in South Dakota?
The median Materials Engineers salary in South Dakota is $71,875 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is South Dakota a good place to work as a Materials Engineers?
A Materials Engineers in South Dakota earns 19.5% less than the national median of $89,315, or $77,787 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.