As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Instrumentation Engineer in Pierre, SD is $49,410, equivalent to $24 per hour, $950 weekly, or $4,118 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Instrumentation Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Instrumentation Engineer in Pierre, SD vary widely, spanning from $38,169 to $57,794. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($43,526) and 75th percentile ($53,799), while top earners (90th percentile) make $57,794 per year. This $10,273 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Troubleshooting or Preventative Maintenance, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Pierre Instrumentation Engineer often earn 7.3% lower than national averages. However, Pierre currently ranks 808 statewide for Instrumentation 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
Instrumentation Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Instrumentation Engineer Salary $38,169 Pierre, SD August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Instrumentation Engineer Salary $43,526 Pierre, SD August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Instrumentation Engineer Salary $49,410 Pierre, SD August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Instrumentation Engineer Salary $53,799 Pierre, SD August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Instrumentation Engineer Salary $57,794 Pierre, SD August 01, 2026
25% $43,526 10% $38,169 90% $57,794 75% $53,799 $49,410 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Instrumentation Engineer

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Instrument Technician II

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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About Pierre, South Dakota    Pierre (/pɪər/; Lakota: čhúŋkaške, "fort") is the capital of the U.S. state of South Dakota and the seat of Hughes County. The population was 13,646 a....More

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