As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Electrical Systems Engineer in Pierre, SD is $80,650, equivalent to $39 per hour, $1,551 weekly, or $6,721 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Electrical Systems Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Electrical Systems Engineer in Pierre, SD vary widely, spanning from $66,298 to $94,958. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($73,138) and 75th percentile ($88,139), while top earners (90th percentile) make $94,958 per year. This $15,001 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Design Engineering, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Pierre Electrical Systems Engineer often earn 7.3% lower than national averages. However, Pierre currently ranks 808 statewide for Electrical Systems 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
Electrical Systems Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Electrical Systems Engineer Salary $66,298 Pierre, SD November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Electrical Systems Engineer Salary $73,138 Pierre, SD November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Electrical Systems Engineer Salary $80,650 Pierre, SD November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Electrical Systems Engineer Salary $88,139 Pierre, SD November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Electrical Systems Engineer Salary $94,958 Pierre, SD November 01, 2026
25% $73,138 10% $66,298 90% $94,958 75% $88,139 $80,650 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Electrical Systems Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 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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