As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Physics Engineer in Brookings, SD is $60,160, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,157 weekly, or $5,013 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 Brookings, SD vary widely, spanning from $47,876 to $65,351. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($53,730) and 75th percentile ($62,877), while top earners (90th percentile) make $65,351 per year. This $9,147 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, Brookings Physics Engineer often earn 1.8% lower than national averages. However, Brookings currently ranks 748 statewide for Physics 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
Physics Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $47,876 Brookings, SD January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $53,730 Brookings, SD January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $60,160 Brookings, SD January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $62,877 Brookings, SD January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $65,351 Brookings, SD January 01, 2026
25% $53,730 10% $47,876 90% $65,351 75% $62,877 $60,160 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Physics Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
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About Brookings, South Dakota    Brookings is a city in Brookings County, South Dakota, United States. Brookings is the fourth largest city in South Dakota, with a population of 22,05....More

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

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