As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Patient Observer in Pierre, SD is $53,753, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,034 weekly, or $4,479 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Patient Observer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Patient Observer in Pierre, SD vary widely, spanning from $43,116 to $65,808. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($48,185) and 75th percentile ($60,063), while top earners (90th percentile) make $65,808 per year. This $11,878 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Planning or Pediatric, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Pierre Patient Observer often earn 7.3% lower than national averages. However, Pierre currently ranks 808 statewide for Patient Observer 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
Patient Observer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Patient Observer Salary $43,116 Pierre, SD September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Patient Observer Salary $48,185 Pierre, SD September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Patient Observer Salary $53,753 Pierre, SD September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Patient Observer Salary $60,063 Pierre, SD September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Patient Observer Salary $65,808 Pierre, SD September 01, 2026
25% $48,185 10% $43,116 90% $65,808 75% $60,063 $53,753 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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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