As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Diesel Engineer in Alcester, SD is $108,975, equivalent to $52 per hour, $2,096 weekly, or $9,081 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Diesel Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Diesel Engineer in Alcester, SD vary widely, spanning from $87,050 to $124,012. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($97,499) and 75th percentile ($116,846), while top earners (90th percentile) make $124,012 per year. This $19,347 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or FOCUS, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Alcester Diesel Engineer often earn 1.0% 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
Diesel Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $87,050 Alcester, SD September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $97,499 Alcester, SD September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $108,975 Alcester, SD September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $116,846 Alcester, SD September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $124,012 Alcester, SD September 01, 2026
25% $97,499 10% $87,050 90% $124,012 75% $116,846 $108,975 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    0 - 2 years experience
    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

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