As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Forensic Engineer in Aberdeen, SD is $87,565, equivalent to $42 per hour, $1,684 weekly, or $7,297 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Forensic Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Forensic Engineer in Aberdeen, SD vary widely, spanning from $73,258 to $97,007. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($80,076) and 75th percentile ($92,507), while top earners (90th percentile) make $97,007 per year. This $12,431 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Troubleshooting or Microsoft Office, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Aberdeen Forensic Engineer often earn 1.8% lower than national averages. However, Aberdeen currently ranks 667 statewide for Forensic 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
Forensic Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $73,258 Aberdeen, SD October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $80,076 Aberdeen, SD October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $87,565 Aberdeen, SD October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $92,507 Aberdeen, SD October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $97,007 Aberdeen, SD October 01, 2026
25% $80,076 10% $73,258 90% $97,007 75% $92,507 $87,565 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Forensic Engineer ?

Forensic engineering has been defined as "the investigation of failures - ranging from serviceability to catastrophic - which may lead to legal activity, including both civil and criminal". It therefore includes the investigation of materials, products, structures or components that fail or do not operate or function as intended, causing personal injury, damage to property or economic loss. The consequences of failure may give rise to action under either criminal or civil law including but not limited to health and safety legislation, the laws of contract and/or product liability and the...

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    Forensic Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Biomedical Engineering Supervisor

    3 - 5 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Aberdeen, South Dakota    Aberdeen (Lakota: Ablíla) is a city in and the county seat of Brown County, South Dakota, United States, about 125 miles (201 km) northeast of Pierre.....More

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