How much does a forest and conservation technician make in Rapid City?
$57,660a year
Median yearly pay for forest and conservation technicians in the Rapid City, SD metro area. That is $27.72 an hour or $4,805 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.72
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 38 of 94
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,950Median: $57,660Highest 10%: $86,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,950 | $21.61 | |
| 25th | $47,940 | $23.05 | |
| Median | $57,660 | $27.72 | |
| 75th | $73,630 | $35.40 | |
| 90th | $86,530 | $41.60 |
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Salaries for every job in Rapid City, SDFrequently asked questions
How much does a forest and conservation technician make an hour in Rapid City?
The median hourly pay in the Rapid City, SD metro area is $27.72 ($57,660 a year).
Do forest and conservation technicians make more in Rapid City than the national average?
Yes: $57,660 against $54,560 nationally, 6% more.
How does Rapid City compare with the rest of South Dakota?
The median in South Dakota is $54,770, so Rapid City pays 5% more.
Where does Rapid City rank for forest and conservation technician pay?
38 of 94 metro areas with data.
How much does a forest and conservation technician make starting out in Rapid City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $86,530 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.