As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Physics Engineer in Pierre, SD is $56,748, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,091 weekly, or $4,729 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Physics Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Physics Engineer in Pierre, SD vary widely, spanning from $45,079 to $61,549. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($50,640) and 75th percentile ($59,261), while top earners (90th percentile) make $61,549 per year. This $8,621 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, Pierre Physics Engineer often earn 7.3% lower than national averages. However, Pierre currently ranks 808 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 $45,079 Pierre, SD July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $50,640 Pierre, SD July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $56,748 Pierre, SD July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $59,261 Pierre, SD July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $61,549 Pierre, SD July 01, 2026
25% $50,640 10% $45,079 90% $61,549 75% $59,261 $56,748 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Physics Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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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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