As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Refrigeration Engineer in Pierre, SD is $49,811, equivalent to $24 per hour, $958 weekly, or $4,151 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Refrigeration Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Refrigeration Engineer in Pierre, SD vary widely, spanning from $39,038 to $56,529. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($44,172) and 75th percentile ($53,328), while top earners (90th percentile) make $56,529 per year. This $9,156 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Troubleshooting or Project Commissioning, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Pierre Refrigeration Engineer often earn 7.3% lower than national averages. However, Pierre currently ranks 807 statewide for Refrigeration 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
Refrigeration Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Refrigeration Engineer Salary $39,038 Pierre, SD February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Refrigeration Engineer Salary $44,172 Pierre, SD February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Refrigeration Engineer Salary $49,811 Pierre, SD February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Refrigeration Engineer Salary $53,328 Pierre, SD February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Refrigeration Engineer Salary $56,529 Pierre, SD February 01, 2026
25% $44,172 10% $39,038 90% $56,529 75% $53,328 $49,811 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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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