DOL Median (South Dakota)
$29,120
vs National
-51.5%
National: $60,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$31,515
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$29,120
-51.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$60,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Writers and Authors in South Dakota earns $29,120 in nominal terms, which is 51.5% below the national average of $60,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.4 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $31,515 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ROBERT SHARP & ASSOCIATES | $29,120 | 1 |
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How much does a Writers and Authors make in South Dakota?
The median Writers and Authors salary in South Dakota is $29,120 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is South Dakota a good place to work as a Writers and Authors?
A Writers and Authors in South Dakota earns 51.5% less than the national median of $60,000, or $31,515 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.