DOL Median (South Dakota)
$58,240
vs National
-12.3%
National: $66,435BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$63,030
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$58,240
-12.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$66,435
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Speech-Language Pathologists in South Dakota earns $58,240 in nominal terms, which is 12.3% below the national average of $66,435. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.4 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $63,030 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Avera McKennan | $58,240 | 3 |
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How much does a Speech-Language Pathologists make in South Dakota?
The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in South Dakota is $58,240 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is South Dakota a good place to work as a Speech-Language Pathologists?
A Speech-Language Pathologists in South Dakota earns 12.3% less than the national median of $66,435, or $63,030 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.