How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make in Rapid City?
$58,980a year
Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics in the Rapid City, SD metro area. That is $28.36 an hour or $4,915 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.36
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 53 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,740Median: $58,980Highest 10%: $78,670
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,740 | $18.63 | |
| 25th | $43,780 | $21.05 | |
| Median | $58,980 | $28.36 | |
| 75th | $62,170 | $29.89 | |
| 90th | $78,670 | $37.82 |
Other cities in South Dakota
Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics.
| Sioux Falls, SD | $59,190 |
| Sioux City, IA | $54,230 |
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How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make an hour in Rapid City?
The median hourly pay in the Rapid City, SD metro area is $28.36 ($58,980 a year).
Do automotive service technician and mechanics make more in Rapid City than the national average?
Yes: $58,980 against $50,620 nationally, 17% more.
How does Rapid City compare with the rest of South Dakota?
The median in South Dakota is $51,160, so Rapid City pays 15% more.
Where does Rapid City rank for automotive service technician and mechanic pay?
53 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make starting out in Rapid City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,670 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.