As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Diesel Engineer in Pierre, SD is $99,983, equivalent to $48 per hour, $1,923 weekly, or $8,332 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 Pierre, SD vary widely, spanning from $79,867 to $113,780. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($89,454) and 75th percentile ($107,205), while top earners (90th percentile) make $113,780 per year. This $17,751 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, Pierre Diesel Engineer often earn 7.3% lower than national averages. However, Pierre currently ranks 808 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 $79,867 Pierre, SD September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $89,454 Pierre, SD September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $99,983 Pierre, SD September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $107,205 Pierre, SD September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $113,780 Pierre, SD September 01, 2026
25% $89,454 10% $79,867 90% $113,780 75% $107,205 $99,983 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 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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