As of March 01, 2026, the average annual salary for data engineer entry level in Alpena, SD is $73,805, equivalent to $35 per hour, $1,419 weekly, or $6,150 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for data engineer entry level in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for data engineer entry level in Alpena, SD vary widely, spanning from $62,925 to $83,552. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($68,110) and 75th percentile ($78,907), while top earners (90th percentile) make $83,552 per year. This $10,797 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, Alpena data engineer entry level often earn 5.4% 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
data engineer entry level Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile data engineer entry level Salary $62,925 Alpena, SD March 01, 2026
25th Percentile data engineer entry level Salary $68,110 Alpena, SD March 01, 2026
50th Percentile data engineer entry level Salary $73,805 Alpena, SD March 01, 2026
75th Percentile data engineer entry level Salary $78,907 Alpena, SD March 01, 2026
90th Percentile data engineer entry level Salary $83,552 Alpena, SD March 01, 2026
25% $68,110 10% $62,925 90% $83,552 75% $78,907 $73,805 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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An entry-level data engineer typically earns a salary that ranges from $60,000 to $90,000 annually, depending on factors such as location, company size, and industry. Responsibilities include designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines, ensuring data quality, and collaborating with data scientists and analysts to support data-driven decision-making. Proficiency in programming languages like Python or Java, familiarity with SQL, and knowledge of data warehousing solutions are often required. Entry-level positions may also involve learning about cloud platforms and big data technologies....

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  1. This Job:

    data engineer entry level

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    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 data engineer entry level in Alpena, SD. The base salary for data engineer entry level ranges from $68,110 to $78,907 with the average base salary of $73,805. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $70,468 to $82,619 with the average total cash compensation of $75,877.

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About Alpena, South Dakota    Alpena (pronounced al-PEE'-nuh) is a town in Jerauld County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 286 at the 2010 census. Alpena is located....More

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