As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Economic Development in Brookings, SD is $72,748, equivalent to $35 per hour, $1,399 weekly, or $6,062 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Economic Development in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Economic Development in Brookings, SD vary widely, spanning from $58,857 to $81,530. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($65,477) and 75th percentile ($77,345), while top earners (90th percentile) make $81,530 per year. This $11,868 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Forecasting, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Brookings Economic Development often earn 1.8% lower than national averages. However, Brookings currently ranks 669 statewide for Economic Development 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
Economic Development Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Economic Development Salary $58,857 Brookings, SD June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Economic Development Salary $65,477 Brookings, SD June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Economic Development Salary $72,748 Brookings, SD June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Economic Development Salary $77,345 Brookings, SD June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Economic Development Salary $81,530 Brookings, SD June 01, 2026
25% $65,477 10% $58,857 90% $81,530 75% $77,345 $72,748 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Economic Development

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    4 - 7 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

Brookings, South Dakota  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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