As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Chemical Process Engineer in Alcester, SD is $84,653, equivalent to $41 per hour, $1,628 weekly, or $7,054 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Chemical Process Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Chemical Process Engineer in Alcester, SD vary widely, spanning from $73,282 to $98,814. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($78,701) and 75th percentile ($92,066), while top earners (90th percentile) make $98,814 per year. This $13,365 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Design Engineering, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Alcester Chemical Process Engineer often earn 1.9% lower than national averages. 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
Chemical Process Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Chemical Process Engineer Salary $73,282 Alcester, SD February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Chemical Process Engineer Salary $78,701 Alcester, SD February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Chemical Process Engineer Salary $84,653 Alcester, SD February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Chemical Process Engineer Salary $92,066 Alcester, SD February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Chemical Process Engineer Salary $98,814 Alcester, SD February 01, 2026
25% $78,701 10% $73,282 90% $98,814 75% $92,066 $84,653 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Chemical Process Engineer ?

In the field of engineering, a chemical engineer is a professional, who is equipped with the knowledge of chemical engineering, works principally in the chemical industry to convert basic raw materials into a variety of products, and deals with the design and operation of plants and equipment. In general, a chemical engineer is one who applies and uses principles of chemical engineering in any of its various practical applications; these often include 1) design, manufacture, and operation of plants and machinery in industrial chemical and related processes ("chemical process engineers"); 2) d...

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  1. This Job:

    Chemical Process Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Chemical Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chemical Process Engineer in Alcester, SD. The base salary for Chemical Process Engineer ranges from $78,701 to $92,066 with the average base salary of $84,653. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $83,692 to $102,706 with the average total cash compensation of $92,688.

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About Alcester, South Dakota    Alcester is a city in Union County, South Dakota, United States. It is part of the Sioux City, IA–NE–SD Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population ....More

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