As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Oceanographer in Allen, SD is $71,840, equivalent to $35 per hour, $1,382 weekly, or $5,987 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Oceanographer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Oceanographer in Allen, SD vary widely, spanning from $53,340 to $93,343. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($62,156) and 75th percentile ($83,095), while top earners (90th percentile) make $93,343 per year. This $20,939 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Microsoft Office, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Allen Oceanographer often earn 0.7% 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
Oceanographer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Oceanographer Salary $53,340 Allen, SD October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Oceanographer Salary $62,156 Allen, SD October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Oceanographer Salary $71,840 Allen, SD October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Oceanographer Salary $83,095 Allen, SD October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Oceanographer Salary $93,343 Allen, SD October 01, 2026
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What is an Oceanographer ?

Oceanography (compound of the Greek words ὠκεανός meaning "ocean" and γράφω meaning "write"), also known as oceanology, is the study of the physical and biological aspects of the ocean. It is an important Earth science, which covers a wide range of topics, including ecosystem dynamics; ocean currents, waves, and geophysical fluid dynamics; plate tectonics and the geology of the sea floor; and fluxes of various chemical substances and physical properties within the ocean and across its boundaries. These diverse topics reflect multiple disciplines that oceanographers blend to further knowledge o...

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About Allen, South Dakota    Allen Census Designated Place (Lakota: wagmíza wakpála; "corn creek") is a census-designated place in Bennett County, South Dakota, named for the Town....More

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

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