As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Operations Engineer in Pierre, SD is $82,259, equivalent to $40 per hour, $1,582 weekly, or $6,855 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Operations Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Operations Engineer in Pierre, SD vary widely, spanning from $71,703 to $92,178. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($76,734) and 75th percentile ($87,451), while top earners (90th percentile) make $92,178 per year. This $10,717 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or API, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Pierre Operations Engineer often earn 7.3% lower than national averages. However, Pierre currently ranks 807 statewide for Operations 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
Operations Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Operations Engineer Salary $71,703 Pierre, SD April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Operations Engineer Salary $76,734 Pierre, SD April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Operations Engineer Salary $82,259 Pierre, SD April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Operations Engineer Salary $87,451 Pierre, SD April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Operations Engineer Salary $92,178 Pierre, SD April 01, 2026
25% $76,734 10% $71,703 90% $92,178 75% $87,451 $82,259 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
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    4 - 7 years experience
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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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