As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Welding Engineer in Alcester, SD is $91,852, equivalent to $44 per hour, $1,766 weekly, or $7,654 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Welding Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Welding Engineer in Alcester, SD vary widely, spanning from $80,064 to $102,926. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($85,681) and 75th percentile ($97,649), while top earners (90th percentile) make $102,926 per year. This $11,968 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or API, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Alcester Welding Engineer often earn 1.9% 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
Welding Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Welding Engineer Salary $80,064 Alcester, SD April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Welding Engineer Salary $85,681 Alcester, SD April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Welding Engineer Salary $91,852 Alcester, SD April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Welding Engineer Salary $97,649 Alcester, SD April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Welding Engineer Salary $102,926 Alcester, SD April 01, 2026
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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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