How much does an atmospheric and space scientist make in Rapid City?
$104,400a year
Median yearly pay for atmospheric and space scientists in the Rapid City, SD metro area. That is $50.18 an hour or $8,698 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.18
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 28 of 54
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,600Median: $104,400Highest 10%: $115,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,600 | $32.50 | |
| 25th | $69,280 | $33.31 | |
| Median | $104,400 | $50.18 | |
| 75th | $104,400 | $50.18 | |
| 90th | $115,900 | $55.73 |
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How much does an atmospheric and space scientist make an hour in Rapid City?
The median hourly pay in the Rapid City, SD metro area is $50.18 ($104,400 a year).
Do atmospheric and space scientists make more in Rapid City than the national average?
Yes: $104,400 against $99,070 nationally, 5% more.
How does Rapid City compare with the rest of South Dakota?
The median in South Dakota is $78,900, so Rapid City pays 32% more.
Where does Rapid City rank for atmospheric and space scientist pay?
28 of 54 metro areas with data.
How much does an atmospheric and space scientist make starting out in Rapid City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $67,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $115,900 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.