How much does a bookkeeping make in Rapid City?

$46,810a year

Median yearly pay for bookkeepings in the Rapid City, SD metro area. That is $22.50 an hour or $3,901 a month.

Hourly: $22.50
Vs. national median: -8%
Rank among cities: 253 of 393
Jobs in the area: 1,720

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $35,170Median: $46,810Highest 10%: $59,990

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$35,170	$16.91
25th	$39,050	$18.77
Median	$46,810	$22.50
75th	$52,910	$25.44
90th	$59,990	$28.84

Other cities in South Dakota

Median yearly pay for bookkeepings.

Sioux City, IA	$47,390
Sioux Falls, SD	$46,910

Bookkeeping salary in South Dakota Bookkeeping salary in all states

Related jobs in Rapid City

Same field, median yearly pay.

Postal Service Mail Carrier	$62,340
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker	$60,700
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant	$55,520
Eligibility Interviewer	$53,740
Production	$51,980
Information and Record Clerk	$51,340
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant	$48,250
Bill and Account Collector	$48,090
Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk	$47,060
Billing and Posting Clerk	$46,790

Salaries for every job in Rapid City, SD

Frequently asked questions

How much does a bookkeeping make an hour in Rapid City?

The median hourly pay in the Rapid City, SD metro area is $22.50 ($46,810 a year).

Do bookkeepings make more in Rapid City than the national average?

No: $46,810 against $50,670 nationally, 8% less.

How does Rapid City compare with the rest of South Dakota?

The median in South Dakota is $46,340, so Rapid City pays 1% more.

Where does Rapid City rank for bookkeeping pay?

253 of 393 metro areas with data.

How much does a bookkeeping make starting out in Rapid City?

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,170 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,990 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.