What is the average salary in Rapid City, SD?
$55,430a year
Average yearly pay across 310 jobs with official data in the Rapid City, SD metro area, weighted by employment. Each job below shows its median.
- Hourly
- $26.65
- Jobs with data
- 310
- Workers counted
- 68,270
Highest paying jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Chief Executive | $301,400 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $230,500 |
| Ophthalmologist | $212,000 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $196,800 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $163,900 |
| Financial Manager | $160,300 |
| Dentist | $158,100 |
| Pharmacist | $140,300 |
Most common jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Retail Salesperson | $33,350 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $29,440 |
| Registered Nurse | $79,380 |
| Cashier | $30,460 |
| Bookkeeping | $46,810 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $37,150 |
| Janitor and Cleaner | $34,880 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $29,020 |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,500 |
| Receptionist and Information Clerk | $37,990 |
Management
- Administrative Services Manager$107,200
- Architectural and Engineering Manager$196,800
- Chief Executive$301,400
- Computer and Information Systems Manager$163,900
- Construction Manager$120,600
- Education Administrator$96,370
- Entertainment and Recreation Manager$82,620
- Facilities Manager$102,700
- Financial Manager$160,300
- Food Service Manager$59,580
- General and Operations Manager$130,400
- Human Resources Manager$106,000
- Industrial Production Manager$102,700
- Lodging Manager$61,670
- Manager$109,400
- Medical and Health Services Manager$122,900
- Natural Sciences Manager$130,000
- Property$48,030
- Sales Manager$134,000
- Social and Community Service Manager$83,550
- Transportation$94,540
Business and financial operations
- Accountant and Auditor$79,270
- Budget Analyst$75,360
- Business Operations Specialist$79,440
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent$76,400
- Claims Adjuster$79,780
- Compensation$70,890
- Compliance Officer$75,160
- Cost Estimator$72,210
- Credit Analyst$80,990
- Financial and Investment Analyst$69,690
- Human Resources Specialist$74,980
- Loan Officer$78,470
- Logistician$79,510
- Management Analyst$92,710
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$61,700
- Meeting$46,360
- Personal Financial Advisor$103,800
- Project Management Specialist$74,700
- Property Appraiser and Assessor$63,900
- Tax Preparer$61,100
- Training and Development Specialist$64,990
Computer and mathematical
- Computer Network Support Specialist$51,950
- Computer Occupation$100,400
- Computer Systems Analyst$104,400
- Computer User Support Specialist$50,080
- Information Security Analyst$108,000
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator$76,120
- Software Developer$91,840
- Web Developer$52,600
Architecture and engineering
- Architect$115,600
- Architectural and Civil Drafter$57,300
- Civil Engineer$100,300
- Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician$58,610
- Electrical Engineer$105,300
- Environmental Engineer$94,370
- Industrial Engineer$81,480
- Industrial Engineering Technologist and Technician$51,940
- Mechanical Engineer$94,180
- Surveyor$78,320
Life, physical, and social science
- Atmospheric and Space Scientist$104,400
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$63,720
- Conservation Scientist$70,450
- Environmental Scientist and Specialist$68,260
- Forest and Conservation Technician$57,660
- Forester$63,210
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$86,160
- Soil and Plant Scientist$73,310
- Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist$68,100
Community and social service
- Child$50,490
- Community Health Worker$45,700
- Educational$56,040
- Health Education Specialist$60,770
- Healthcare Social Worker$77,790
- Marriage and Family Therapist$44,690
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$44,250
- Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$63,540
- Social and Human Service Assistant$38,440
- Substance Abuse$47,620
Legal
- Lawyer$99,430
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant$56,720
- Title Examiner$58,680
Educational instruction and library
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$67,290
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$59,800
- Elementary School Teacher$59,480
- Health Specialties Teacher$67,870
- Instructional Coordinator$57,700
- Kindergarten Teacher$58,670
- Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$59,990
- Library Technician$34,300
- Middle School Teacher$60,020
- Preschool Teacher$46,620
- Secondary School Teacher$59,540
- Special Education Teacher$60,800
- Special Education Teacher$52,990
- Special Education Teacher$58,360
- Substitute Teacher$28,550
- Teaching Assistant$27,740
- Tutor$62,040
Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media
- Broadcast Announcer and Radio Disc Jockey$40,690
- Choreographer$41,080
- Coach and Scout$31,670
- Floral Designer$33,490
- Graphic Designer$49,990
- Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$38,830
- News Analyst$45,230
- Photographer$39,780
- Producer and Director$52,680
- Public Relations Specialist$81,330
Healthcare practitioners and technical
- Anesthesiologist$239,200
- Chiropractor$78,120
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician$47,240
- Dental Hygienist$91,890
- Dentist$158,100
- Emergency Medical Technician$39,440
- Family Medicine Physician$230,500
- General Internal Medicine Physician$239,200
- Health Technologist and Technician$48,440
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse$52,220
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist$81,840
- Medical Records Specialist$52,140
- Nurse Practitioner$124,200
- Occupational Therapist$99,120
- Ophthalmic Medical Technician$39,300
- Ophthalmologist$212,000
- Optician$38,760
- Paramedic$47,810
- Pharmacist$140,300
- Pharmacy Technician$47,840
- Physical Therapist$94,120
- Physician Assistant$130,700
- Radiologic Technologist and Technician$67,210
- Registered Nurse$79,380
- Speech-Language Pathologist$71,690
- Surgical Technologist$61,960
- Veterinarian$90,410
- Veterinary Technologist and Technician$45,210
Healthcare support
- Dental Assistant$47,850
- Healthcare Support Worker$44,200
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide$36,760
- Massage Therapist$52,970
- Medical Assistant$40,690
- Medical Equipment Preparer$45,460
- Medical Transcriptionist$53,840
- Nursing Assistant$38,500
- Phlebotomist$39,720
- Physical Therapist Assistant$50,010
- Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$35,640
Protective service
- Correctional Officer and Jailer$53,040
- Detective and Criminal Investigator$77,730
- Firefighter$48,160
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$104,500
- Lifeguard$34,010
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$65,620
- Protective Service Worker$49,940
- School Bus Monitor$35,000
- Security Guard$37,150
- Transportation Security Screener$55,530
Food preparation and serving
- Bartender$29,500
- Chef and Head Cook$48,350
- Cook$31,190
- Cook$36,870
- Cook$35,910
- Cook$32,670
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$30,570
- Dishwasher$28,390
- Fast Food and Counter Worker$29,440
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$37,960
- Food Preparation Worker$30,670
- Host and Hostess$30,310
- Waiter and Waitress$29,020
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$45,460
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$63,560
- Janitor and Cleaner$34,880
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$34,840
- Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$29,210
- Pesticide Handler$39,280
Personal care and service
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant$29,740
- Animal Caretaker$32,090
- Childcare Worker$28,330
- Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$46,530
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$46,790
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$50,990
- Hairdresser$48,440
- Manicurist and Pedicurist$47,600
- Recreation Worker$39,850
- Skincare Specialist$38,580
- Tour and Travel Guide$35,490
- Usher$30,410
Sales and related
- Advertising Sales Agent$63,640
- Cashier$30,460
- Counter and Rental Clerk$36,120
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker$103,800
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$56,330
- Insurance Sales Agent$76,500
- Parts Salesperson$41,380
- Real Estate Sales Agent$46,270
- Retail Salesperson$33,350
- Sales Representative$78,280
- Sales Representatives of Service$50,710
- Security$78,120
- Travel Agent$37,990
Office and administrative support
- Bill and Account Collector$48,090
- Billing and Posting Clerk$46,790
- Bookkeeping$46,810
- Cargo and Freight Agent$65,440
- Court$43,850
- Customer Service Representative$38,520
- Dispatcher$44,900
- Eligibility Interviewer$53,740
- Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$55,520
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$60,700
- Hotel$30,340
- Information and Record Clerk$51,340
- Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$47,060
- Interviewer$41,710
- Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$48,250
- Loan Interviewer and Clerk$46,270
- Mail Clerk and Mail Machine Operator$35,540
- Office Clerk$39,420
- Order Clerk$48,360
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$46,060
- Postal Service Clerk$57,430
- Postal Service Mail Carrier$62,340
- Procurement Clerk$51,630
- Production$51,980
- Receptionist and Information Clerk$37,990
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agent and Travel Clerk$36,610
- Secretary and Administrative Assistant$41,720
- Shipping$39,130
- Teller$38,630
Farming, fishing, and forestry
- Farmworker and Laborer$36,900
- Forest and Conservation Worker$50,110
Construction and extraction
- Carpenter$48,640
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$48,300
- Construction and Building Inspector$72,470
- Construction Laborer$45,630
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$47,980
- Electrician$61,160
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$77,900
- Glazier$46,820
- Helpers--Carpenter$30,900
- Helpers--Electrician$35,000
- Helpers--Pipelayer$36,110
- Highway Maintenance Worker$49,490
- Insulation Worker$45,760
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$60,660
- Painter$46,900
- Pipelayer$50,650
- Plumber$55,850
- Roofer$46,510
- Sheet Metal Worker$44,280
- Structural Iron and Steel Worker$49,100
Installation, maintenance, and repair
- Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$81,400
- Automotive Body and Related Repairer$47,750
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$58,980
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$62,700
- Coin$42,380
- Computer$57,730
- Control and Valve Installer and Repairer$97,170
- Electrical and Electronics Repairer$63,760
- Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$95,220
- Farm Equipment Mechanic and Service Technician$59,280
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$80,480
- Heating$61,430
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic$63,890
- Installation$58,620
- Maintenance and Repair Worker$47,110
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$62,500
- Motorcycle Mechanic$46,390
- Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$59,250
- Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$49,460
- Tire Repairer and Changer$37,220
Production
- Baker$37,690
- Butcher and Meat Cutter$37,060
- Coating$46,090
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$52,190
- Dental Laboratory Technician$45,800
- Electrical$40,760
- Extruding$38,970
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$70,290
- Inspector$48,310
- Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$45,110
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$30,880
- Machinist$47,840
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$37,180
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$46,850
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$32,950
- Plant and System Operator$62,190
- Printing Press Operator$37,550
- Sawing Machine Setter$30,460
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$57,780
- Welder$51,690
- Woodworking Machine Setter$37,920
Transportation and material moving
- Airfield Operations Specialist$37,940
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$35,960
- Bus Driver$40,330
- Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$34,890
- Commercial Pilot$86,150
- Driver/Sales Worker$46,780
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$60,660
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$59,110
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$45,930
- Laborer and Freight$38,050
- Light Truck Driver$43,250
- Packer and Packager$27,800
- Parking Attendant$35,600
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$29,960
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$35,450
- Stocker and Order Filler$37,150
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Rapid City, SD?
About $55,430 a year ($26.65 an hour): the average of the 310 jobs with official data, weighted by how many people do each one.
What are the highest paying jobs in Rapid City, SD?
Chief Executive ($301,400), Anesthesiologist ($239,200), General Internal Medicine Physician ($239,200).
What are the most common jobs in Rapid City, SD?
Retail Salesperson (3,090 jobs), Fast Food and Counter Worker (2,860 jobs), Registered Nurse (2,480 jobs).
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.