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How much does an educational make in Rapid City?

$56,040a year

Median yearly pay for educationals in the Rapid City, SD metro area. That is $26.94 an hour or $4,670 a month.

Hourly
$26.94
Vs. national median
-13%
Rank among cities
316 of 386
Jobs in the area
120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,260Median: $56,040Highest 10%: $76,910
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$41,260$19.84
25th$47,510$22.84
Median$56,040$26.94
75th$67,180$32.30
90th$76,910$36.98

Other cities in South Dakota

Median yearly pay for educationals.

Sioux City, IA$56,340
Sioux Falls, SD$51,060
Educational salary in South Dakota Educational salary in all states

Related jobs in Rapid City

Same field, median yearly pay.

Healthcare Social Worker$77,790
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$63,540
Child$50,490
Substance Abuse$47,620
Community Health Worker$45,700
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$44,250
Social and Human Service Assistant$38,440
Salaries for every job in Rapid City, SD

Frequently asked questions

How much does an educational make an hour in Rapid City?

The median hourly pay in the Rapid City, SD metro area is $26.94 ($56,040 a year).

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

No: $56,040 against $64,330 nationally, 13% less.

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

The median in South Dakota is $51,830, so Rapid City pays 8% more.

Where does Rapid City rank for educational pay?

316 of 386 metro areas with data.

How much does an educational make starting out in Rapid City?

The lowest-paid 10% make $41,260 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,910 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.