As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Economic Development in Pierre, SD is $66,265, equivalent to $32 per hour, $1,274 weekly, or $5,522 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 Pierre, SD vary widely, spanning from $53,604 to $74,248. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($59,637) and 75th percentile ($70,444), while top earners (90th percentile) make $74,248 per year. This $10,807 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, Pierre Economic Development often earn 7.3% lower than national averages. However, Pierre currently ranks 808 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 $53,604 Pierre, SD May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Economic Development Salary $59,637 Pierre, SD May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Economic Development Salary $66,265 Pierre, SD May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Economic Development Salary $70,444 Pierre, SD May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Economic Development Salary $74,248 Pierre, SD May 01, 2026
25% $59,637 10% $53,604 90% $74,248 75% $70,444 $66,265 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 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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