As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Ocean Engineer in Alcester, SD is $70,233, equivalent to $34 per hour, $1,351 weekly, or $5,853 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Ocean Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Ocean Engineer in Alcester, SD vary widely, spanning from $46,398 to $99,559. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($57,757) and 75th percentile ($85,583), while top earners (90th percentile) make $99,559 per year. This $27,826 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like or , or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Alcester Ocean Engineer often earn 1.9% 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
Ocean Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Ocean Engineer Salary $46,398 Alcester, SD April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Ocean Engineer Salary $57,757 Alcester, SD April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Ocean Engineer Salary $70,233 Alcester, SD April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Ocean Engineer Salary $85,583 Alcester, SD April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Ocean Engineer Salary $99,559 Alcester, SD April 01, 2026
25% $57,757 10% $46,398 90% $99,559 75% $85,583 $70,233 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

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