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State comparison · 2025

Mining and Geological Engineers salary: Oklahoma vs South Dakota

Occupation

Mining and Geological Engineers in Oklahoma earn a median of $131,660. In South Dakota, $105,170. After cost-of-living, the gap is 26.3% — not 25.2%.

Nominal pay gap
+25.2%
Oklahoma vs South Dakota
COL-adjusted gap
+26.3%
After BEA Regional Price Parities

Oklahoma

Mining and Geological Engineers

Median
$131,660
p25
$102,960
p75
$132,580
p10
$69,990
p90
$178,800
COL index (BEA RPP)100 = US average
87.8
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South Dakota

Mining and Geological Engineers

Median
$105,170
p25
$84,720
p75
$105,170
p10
$81,720
p90
$127,200
COL index (BEA RPP)100 = US average
88.6
See full breakdown for South Dakota

BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Cost-of-living adjustment from BEA Regional Price Parities (overall index). Hiring velocity from DOL OFLC public disclosure data, recent 180 days vs prior. See methodology.