How much does a civil engineering technologist and technician make in Rapid City?
$58,610a year
Median yearly pay for civil engineering technologist and technicians in the Rapid City, SD metro area. That is $28.18 an hour or $4,884 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.18
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among cities
- 183 of 257
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,870Median: $58,610Highest 10%: $77,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,870 | $22.53 | |
| 25th | $51,210 | $24.62 | |
| Median | $58,610 | $28.18 | |
| 75th | $64,770 | $31.14 | |
| 90th | $77,100 | $37.07 |
Other cities in South Dakota
Median yearly pay for civil engineering technologist and technicians.
| Sioux Falls, SD | $64,740 |
Related jobs in Rapid City
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Electrical Engineer | $105,300 |
| Civil Engineer | $100,300 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $94,180 |
| Industrial Engineer | $81,480 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafter | $57,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineering technologist and technician make an hour in Rapid City?
The median hourly pay in the Rapid City, SD metro area is $28.18 ($58,610 a year).
Do civil engineering technologist and technicians make more in Rapid City than the national average?
No: $58,610 against $64,950 nationally, 10% less.
How does Rapid City compare with the rest of South Dakota?
The median in South Dakota is $60,880, so Rapid City pays 4% less.
Where does Rapid City rank for civil engineering technologist and technician pay?
183 of 257 metro areas with data.
How much does a civil engineering technologist and technician make starting out in Rapid City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,100 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.