As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Plastic Engineer in Alcester, SD is $80,810, equivalent to $39 per hour, $1,554 weekly, or $6,734 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Plastic Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Plastic Engineer in Alcester, SD vary widely, spanning from $70,208 to $94,349. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($75,261) and 75th percentile ($87,897), while top earners (90th percentile) make $94,349 per year. This $12,636 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Design Engineering, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Alcester Plastic 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
Plastic Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Plastic Engineer Salary $70,208 Alcester, SD April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Plastic Engineer Salary $75,261 Alcester, SD April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Plastic Engineer Salary $80,810 Alcester, SD April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Plastic Engineer Salary $87,897 Alcester, SD April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Plastic Engineer Salary $94,349 Alcester, SD April 01, 2026
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    Plastic Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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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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