How much does a computer make in Rapid City?
$57,730a year
Median yearly pay for computers in the Rapid City, SD metro area. That is $27.75 an hour or $4,811 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.75
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among cities
- 15 of 222
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,790Median: $57,730Highest 10%: $73,550
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,790 | $22.01 | |
| 25th | $46,520 | $22.37 | |
| Median | $57,730 | $27.75 | |
| 75th | $62,770 | $30.18 | |
| 90th | $73,550 | $35.36 |
Other cities in South Dakota
Median yearly pay for computers.
| Sioux Falls, SD | $59,180 |
| Sioux City, IA | $56,170 |
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Salaries for every job in Rapid City, SDFrequently asked questions
How much does a computer make an hour in Rapid City?
The median hourly pay in the Rapid City, SD metro area is $27.75 ($57,730 a year).
Do computers make more in Rapid City than the national average?
Yes: $57,730 against $47,810 nationally, 21% more.
How does Rapid City compare with the rest of South Dakota?
The median in South Dakota is $59,700, so Rapid City pays 3% less.
Where does Rapid City rank for computer pay?
15 of 222 metro areas with data.
How much does a computer make starting out in Rapid City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,550 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.