As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Physics Engineer in Alcester, SD is $60,072, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,155 weekly, or $5,006 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Physics Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Physics Engineer in Alcester, SD vary widely, spanning from $47,807 to $65,256. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($53,652) and 75th percentile ($62,785), while top earners (90th percentile) make $65,256 per year. This $9,133 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Material Flow, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Alcester Physics 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
Physics Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $47,807 Alcester, SD January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $53,652 Alcester, SD January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $60,072 Alcester, SD January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $62,785 Alcester, SD January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $65,256 Alcester, SD January 01, 2026
25% $53,652 10% $47,807 90% $65,256 75% $62,785 $60,072 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Physics Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
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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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