As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Helicopter Engineer in Alcester, SD is $46,882, equivalent to $23 per hour, $902 weekly, or $3,907 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Helicopter Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Helicopter Engineer in Alcester, SD vary widely, spanning from $37,135 to $57,419. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($41,780) and 75th percentile ($52,397), while top earners (90th percentile) make $57,419 per year. This $10,617 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Coordination or Equipment Operation, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Alcester Helicopter 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
Helicopter Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Helicopter Engineer Salary $37,135 Alcester, SD November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Helicopter Engineer Salary $41,780 Alcester, SD November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Helicopter Engineer Salary $46,882 Alcester, SD November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Helicopter Engineer Salary $52,397 Alcester, SD November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Helicopter Engineer Salary $57,419 Alcester, SD November 01, 2026
25% $41,780 10% $37,135 90% $57,419 75% $52,397 $46,882 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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

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

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