As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Correctional Sergeant in Pierre, SD is $66,991, equivalent to $32 per hour, $1,288 weekly, or $5,583 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Correctional Sergeant in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Correctional Sergeant in Pierre, SD vary widely, spanning from $49,983 to $85,735. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($58,088) and 75th percentile ($76,802), while top earners (90th percentile) make $85,735 per year. This $18,714 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Standard Operating Procedures or SOP, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Pierre Correctional Sergeant often earn 7.3% lower than national averages. However, Pierre currently ranks 807 statewide for Correctional Sergeant 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
Correctional Sergeant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Correctional Sergeant Salary $49,983 Pierre, SD January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Correctional Sergeant Salary $58,088 Pierre, SD January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Correctional Sergeant Salary $66,991 Pierre, SD January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Correctional Sergeant Salary $76,802 Pierre, SD January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Correctional Sergeant Salary $85,735 Pierre, SD January 01, 2026
25% $58,088 10% $49,983 90% $85,735 75% $76,802 $66,991 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Pierre, South Dakota    Pierre (/pɪər/; Lakota: čhúŋkaške, "fort") is the capital of the U.S. state of South Dakota and the seat of Hughes County. The population was 13,646 a....More

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