DOL Median (South Dakota)
$58,531
vs National
-16.4%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$63,345
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$58,531
-16.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in South Dakota earns $58,531 in nominal terms, which is 16.4% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.4 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $63,345 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 | $66,220 | 3 |
| MASTEL PRECISION, INC. | $58,531 | 1 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in South Dakota?
The median Materials Scientists salary in South Dakota is $58,531 based on 3 DOL filings.
Is South Dakota a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in South Dakota earns 16.4% less than the national median of $70,000, or $63,345 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.