How much does an aircraft mechanic and service technician make in Rapid City?
$81,400a year
Median yearly pay for aircraft mechanic and service technicians in the Rapid City, SD metro area. That is $39.13 an hour or $6,783 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.13
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 54 of 208
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,710Median: $81,400Highest 10%: $88,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,710 | $25.34 | |
| 25th | $74,800 | $35.96 | |
| Median | $81,400 | $39.13 | |
| 75th | $81,890 | $39.37 | |
| 90th | $88,800 | $42.69 |
Other cities in South Dakota
Median yearly pay for aircraft mechanic and service technicians.
| Sioux Falls, SD | $74,150 |
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Salaries for every job in Rapid City, SDFrequently asked questions
How much does an aircraft mechanic and service technician make an hour in Rapid City?
The median hourly pay in the Rapid City, SD metro area is $39.13 ($81,400 a year).
Do aircraft mechanic and service technicians make more in Rapid City than the national average?
Yes: $81,400 against $79,870 nationally, 2% more.
How does Rapid City compare with the rest of South Dakota?
The median in South Dakota is $75,750, so Rapid City pays 7% more.
Where does Rapid City rank for aircraft mechanic and service technician pay?
54 of 208 metro areas with data.
How much does an aircraft mechanic and service technician make starting out in Rapid City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $88,800 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.