Music Directors and Composers Salary in South Dakota - FY2025 DOL Data

DOL Median (South Dakota)

$54,750

vs National

+19.4%

National: $45,843

BLS Median (area)

N/A

COL-Adjusted

$59,253

Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)

$54,750

+19.4% vs national

National Average (DOL)

$45,843

Baseline

BLS Estimate (This Area)

N/A

No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Music Directors and Composers in South Dakota earns $54,750 in nominal terms, which is 19.4% above the national average of $45,843. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.4 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $59,253 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
Augustana University	$64,500	1
HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH	$45,000	4

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Music Directors and Composers make in South Dakota?

The median Music Directors and Composers salary in South Dakota is $54,750 based on 2 DOL filings.

Is South Dakota a good place to work as a Music Directors and Composers?

A Music Directors and Composers in South Dakota earns 19.4% more than the national median of $45,843, or $59,253 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.