As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Automation Developer in Watertown, SD is $98,995, equivalent to $48 per hour, $1,904 weekly, or $8,250 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Automation Developer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Automation Developer in Watertown, SD vary widely, spanning from $85,646 to $113,775. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($92,008) and 75th percentile ($106,731), while top earners (90th percentile) make $113,775 per year. This $14,723 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Python, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Watertown Automation Developer often earn 2.0% lower than national averages. However, Watertown currently ranks 659 statewide for Automation Developer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Automation Developer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Automation Developer Salary $85,646 Watertown, SD October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Automation Developer Salary $92,008 Watertown, SD October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Automation Developer Salary $98,995 Watertown, SD October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Automation Developer Salary $106,731 Watertown, SD October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Automation Developer Salary $113,775 Watertown, SD October 01, 2026
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    Test Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
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About Watertown, South Dakota    Watertown is a city in and the county seat of Codington County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 21,482 at the 2010 census. It is the f....More

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