As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Fire Chief in Alpena, SD is $76,716, equivalent to $37 per hour, $1,475 weekly, or $6,393 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Fire Chief in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Fire Chief in Alpena, SD vary widely, spanning from $57,236 to $98,339. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($66,519) and 75th percentile ($88,034), while top earners (90th percentile) make $98,339 per year. This $21,515 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Planning or Emergency Services, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Alpena Fire Chief often earn 5.4% 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
Fire Chief Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $57,236 Alpena, SD April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $66,519 Alpena, SD April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $76,716 Alpena, SD April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $88,034 Alpena, SD April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $98,339 Alpena, SD April 01, 2026
25% $66,519 10% $57,236 90% $98,339 75% $88,034 $76,716 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Alpena, South Dakota    Alpena (pronounced al-PEE'-nuh) is a town in Jerauld County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 286 at the 2010 census. Alpena is located....More

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

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