As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Flight Test Engineer in Alpena, SD is $71,643, equivalent to $34 per hour, $1,378 weekly, or $5,970 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 Alpena, SD vary widely, spanning from $61,904 to $81,346. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($66,545) and 75th percentile ($76,722), while top earners (90th percentile) make $81,346 per year. This $10,177 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, Alpena Flight Test Engineer often earn 1.6% 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 $61,904 Alpena, SD May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Flight Test Engineer Salary $66,545 Alpena, SD May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Flight Test Engineer Salary $71,643 Alpena, SD May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Flight Test Engineer Salary $76,722 Alpena, SD May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Flight Test Engineer Salary $81,346 Alpena, SD May 01, 2026
25% $66,545 10% $61,904 90% $81,346 75% $76,722 $71,643 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

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