As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Wastewater Engineer in Alcester, SD is $48,208, equivalent to $23 per hour, $927 weekly, or $4,017 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Wastewater Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Wastewater Engineer in Alcester, SD vary widely, spanning from $39,689 to $56,848. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($43,748) and 75th percentile ($52,730), while top earners (90th percentile) make $56,848 per year. This $8,982 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Environmental Science, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Alcester Wastewater Engineer often earn 1.0% 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
Wastewater Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Wastewater Engineer Salary $39,689 Alcester, SD June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Wastewater Engineer Salary $43,748 Alcester, SD June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Wastewater Engineer Salary $48,208 Alcester, SD June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Wastewater Engineer Salary $52,730 Alcester, SD June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Wastewater Engineer Salary $56,848 Alcester, SD June 01, 2026
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    Wastewater Engineer

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    1 - 3 years experience
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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

Alcester, South Dakota  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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