As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Patient Observer in Watertown, SD is $59,120, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,137 weekly, or $4,927 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 Watertown, SD vary widely, spanning from $47,421 to $72,379. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($52,996) and 75th percentile ($66,060), while top earners (90th percentile) make $72,379 per year. This $13,064 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, Watertown Patient Observer often earn 2.0% lower than national averages. However, Watertown currently ranks 659 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 $47,421 Watertown, SD September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Patient Observer Salary $52,996 Watertown, SD September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Patient Observer Salary $59,120 Watertown, SD September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Patient Observer Salary $66,060 Watertown, SD September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Patient Observer Salary $72,379 Watertown, SD September 01, 2026
25% $52,996 10% $47,421 90% $72,379 75% $66,060 $59,120 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Watertown, South Dakota    Watertown is a city in and the county seat of Codington County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 21,482 at the 2010 census. It is the f....More

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