As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Science Engineer in Pierre, SD is $95,836, equivalent to $46 per hour, $1,843 weekly, or $7,986 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Science Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Science Engineer in Pierre, SD vary widely, spanning from $82,008 to $111,386. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($88,598) and 75th percentile ($103,976), while top earners (90th percentile) make $111,386 per year. This $15,378 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Computer Vision, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Pierre Science Engineer often earn 7.3% lower than national averages. However, Pierre currently ranks 808 statewide for Science 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
Science Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Science Engineer Salary $82,008 Pierre, SD May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Science Engineer Salary $88,598 Pierre, SD May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Science Engineer Salary $95,836 Pierre, SD May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Science Engineer Salary $103,976 Pierre, SD May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Science Engineer Salary $111,386 Pierre, SD May 01, 2026
25% $88,598 10% $82,008 90% $111,386 75% $103,976 $95,836 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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