As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Diesel Engineer in Alpena, SD is $109,528, equivalent to $53 per hour, $2,106 weekly, or $9,127 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 Alpena, SD vary widely, spanning from $87,492 to $124,642. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($97,993) and 75th percentile ($117,439), while top earners (90th percentile) make $124,642 per year. This $19,446 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, Alpena Diesel Engineer often earn 1.6% 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 $87,492 Alpena, SD September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $97,993 Alpena, SD September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $109,528 Alpena, SD September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $117,439 Alpena, SD September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $124,642 Alpena, SD September 01, 2026
25% $97,993 10% $87,492 90% $124,642 75% $117,439 $109,528 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Diesel Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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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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