As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Process Improvement Engineer in Pierre, SD is $76,104, equivalent to $37 per hour, $1,464 weekly, or $6,342 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Process Improvement Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Process Improvement Engineer in Pierre, SD vary widely, spanning from $65,770 to $86,965. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($70,694) and 75th percentile ($81,789), while top earners (90th percentile) make $86,965 per year. This $11,095 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, Pierre Process Improvement Engineer often earn 7.3% lower than national averages. However, Pierre currently ranks 807 statewide for Process Improvement 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
Process Improvement Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Process Improvement Engineer Salary $65,770 Pierre, SD April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Process Improvement Engineer Salary $70,694 Pierre, SD April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Process Improvement Engineer Salary $76,104 Pierre, SD April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Process Improvement Engineer Salary $81,789 Pierre, SD April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Process Improvement Engineer Salary $86,965 Pierre, SD April 01, 2026
25% $70,694 10% $65,770 90% $86,965 75% $81,789 $76,104 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Process Engineer I

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. This Job:

    Process Improvement Engineer

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Process Engineer III

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Process Improvement Engineer in Pierre, SD. The base salary for Process Improvement Engineer ranges from $70,694 to $81,789 with the average base salary of $76,104. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $69,039 to $80,619 with the average total cash compensation of $74,834.

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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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