As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Special Needs Assistant in Alpena, SD is $29,033, equivalent to $14 per hour, $558 weekly, or $2,419 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Special Needs Assistant in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Special Needs Assistant in Alpena, SD vary widely, spanning from $24,193 to $34,056. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($26,499) and 75th percentile ($31,662), while top earners (90th percentile) make $34,056 per year. This $5,163 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Time Management or Laundry, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Alpena Special Needs Assistant often earn 1.6% 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
Special Needs Assistant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Special Needs Assistant Salary $24,193 Alpena, SD July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Special Needs Assistant Salary $26,499 Alpena, SD July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Special Needs Assistant Salary $29,033 Alpena, SD July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Special Needs Assistant Salary $31,662 Alpena, SD July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Special Needs Assistant Salary $34,056 Alpena, SD July 01, 2026
25% $26,499 10% $24,193 90% $34,056 75% $31,662 $29,033 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Alpena, South Dakota    Alpena (pronounced al-PEE'-nuh) is a town in Jerauld County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 286 at the 2010 census. Alpena is located....More

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