As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Contract Engineer in Alcester, SD is $61,474, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,182 weekly, or $5,123 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Contract Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Contract Engineer in Alcester, SD vary widely, spanning from $52,377 to $69,593. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($56,712) and 75th percentile ($65,724), while top earners (90th percentile) make $69,593 per year. This $9,012 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Carpentry, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Alcester Contract 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
Contract Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $52,377 Alcester, SD January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $56,712 Alcester, SD January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $61,474 Alcester, SD January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $65,724 Alcester, SD January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $69,593 Alcester, SD January 01, 2026
25% $56,712 10% $52,377 90% $69,593 75% $65,724 $61,474 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Bachelor's Degree

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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

Alcester, South Dakota  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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