As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Diesel Engineer in Brookings, SD is $109,756, equivalent to $53 per hour, $2,111 weekly, or $9,146 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 Brookings, SD vary widely, spanning from $87,674 to $124,901. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($98,197) and 75th percentile ($117,683), while top earners (90th percentile) make $124,901 per year. This $19,486 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, Brookings Diesel Engineer often earn 1.8% lower than national averages. However, Brookings currently ranks 669 statewide for Diesel Engineer 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
Diesel Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $87,674 Brookings, SD September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $98,197 Brookings, SD September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $109,756 Brookings, SD September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $117,683 Brookings, SD September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $124,901 Brookings, SD September 01, 2026
25% $98,197 10% $87,674 90% $124,901 75% $117,683 $109,756 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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    2 - 4 years experience
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About Brookings, South Dakota    Brookings is a city in Brookings County, South Dakota, United States. Brookings is the fourth largest city in South Dakota, with a population of 22,05....More

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