Local Salary Data

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Brookings, SD

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$61,404
7 filings
DOL Median (Brookings, SD)
$61,404
vs National
-6.2%
National: $65,453
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$66,455
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$61,404
-6.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$65,453
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary in Brookings, SD earns $61,404 in nominal terms, which is 6.2% below the national average of $65,453. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.4 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $66,455 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in Brookings, SD

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
South Dakota State University$65,00012

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary make in Brookings, SD?

The median Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Brookings, SD is $61,404 based on 7 DOL filings.

Is Brookings, SD a good place to work as a Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary?

A Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary in Brookings, SD earns 6.2% less than the national median of $65,453, or $66,455 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.