DOL Median (South Dakota)
$85,000
vs National
+21.4%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$91,991
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$85,000
+21.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Physicists in South Dakota earns $85,000 in nominal terms, which is 21.4% above the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.4 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $91,991 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 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AUTHORITY | $86,717 | 6 |
| SOUTH DAKOTA SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY AUTHORITY | $85,000 | 1 |
| University of South Dakota | $47,008 | 4 |
| South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | $46,259 | 2 |
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Mechanicsville, VA · $362,482Bronx, NE · $235,913Minot, ND · $222,500Scottsdale, AZ · $216,250Anchorage, AK · $214,000Top-Paying Roles in South Dakota
Physicians, All Other · $440,000Podiatrists · $215,000Sales Managers · $150,000Dentists, General · $144,082Marketing Managers · $135,645Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Physicists make in South Dakota?
The median Physicists salary in South Dakota is $85,000 based on 9 DOL filings.
Is South Dakota a good place to work as a Physicists?
A Physicists in South Dakota earns 21.4% more than the national median of $70,000, or $91,991 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.