DOL Median (South Dakota)
$55,000
vs National
-14.7%
National: $64,505BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$59,524
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$55,000
-14.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$64,505
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Physical Scientists, All Other in South Dakota earns $55,000 in nominal terms, which is 14.7% below the national average of $64,505. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.4 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $59,524 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 |
|---|---|---|
| STINGER GHAFFARIAN TECHNOLOGIES (SGT) | $57,429 | 1 |
| South Dakota State University | $54,410 | 5 |
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How much does a Physical Scientists, All Other make in South Dakota?
The median Physical Scientists, All Other salary in South Dakota is $55,000 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is South Dakota a good place to work as a Physical Scientists, All Other?
A Physical Scientists, All Other in South Dakota earns 14.7% less than the national median of $64,505, or $59,524 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.