DOL Median (South Dakota)
$38,550
vs National
-22.2%
National: $49,529BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$41,721
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$38,550
-22.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$49,529
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in South Dakota earns $38,550 in nominal terms, which is 22.2% below the national average of $49,529. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.4 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $41,721 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Todd County School District | $38,550 | 3 |
| ST. FRANCIS INDIAN SCHOOL | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School make in South Dakota?
The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in South Dakota is $38,550 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is South Dakota a good place to work as a Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School?
A Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in South Dakota earns 22.2% less than the national median of $49,529, or $41,721 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.