As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Entry Level Water Resources Engineer in Alcester, SD is $62,449, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,201 weekly, or $5,204 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Entry Level Water Resources Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Entry Level Water Resources Engineer in Alcester, SD vary widely, spanning from $52,197 to $74,485. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($57,082) and 75th percentile ($68,749), while top earners (90th percentile) make $74,485 per year. This $11,667 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or AutoCAD, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Alcester Entry Level Water Resources Engineer often earn 1.9% lower than national averages. 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
Entry Level Water Resources Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Entry Level Water Resources Engineer Salary $52,197 Alcester, SD January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Entry Level Water Resources Engineer Salary $57,082 Alcester, SD January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Entry Level Water Resources Engineer Salary $62,449 Alcester, SD January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Entry Level Water Resources Engineer Salary $68,749 Alcester, SD January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Entry Level Water Resources Engineer Salary $74,485 Alcester, SD January 01, 2026
25% $57,082 10% $52,197 90% $74,485 75% $68,749 $62,449 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Entry Level Water Resources Engineer

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About Alcester, South Dakota    Alcester is a city in Union County, South Dakota, United States. It is part of the Sioux City, IA–NE–SD Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population ....More

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