As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Flight Test Engineer in Alcester, SD is $71,281, equivalent to $34 per hour, $1,371 weekly, or $5,940 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Flight Test Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Flight Test Engineer in Alcester, SD vary widely, spanning from $61,591 to $80,935. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($66,209) and 75th percentile ($76,334), while top earners (90th percentile) make $80,935 per year. This $10,125 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Java, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Alcester Flight Test Engineer often earn 1.0% 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
Flight Test Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Flight Test Engineer Salary $61,591 Alcester, SD May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Flight Test Engineer Salary $66,209 Alcester, SD May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Flight Test Engineer Salary $71,281 Alcester, SD May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Flight Test Engineer Salary $76,334 Alcester, SD May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Flight Test Engineer Salary $80,935 Alcester, SD May 01, 2026
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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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