How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Rapid City?
$59,110a year
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the Rapid City, SD metro area. That is $28.42 an hour or $4,926 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.42
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 115 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,120Median: $59,110Highest 10%: $79,890
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,120 | $21.69 | |
| 25th | $50,450 | $24.25 | |
| Median | $59,110 | $28.42 | |
| 75th | $64,060 | $30.80 | |
| 90th | $79,890 | $38.41 |
Other cities in South Dakota
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.
| Sioux Falls, SD | $60,820 |
| Sioux City, IA | $51,540 |
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Salaries for every job in Rapid City, SDFrequently asked questions
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Rapid City?
The median hourly pay in the Rapid City, SD metro area is $28.42 ($59,110 a year).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Rapid City than the national average?
Yes: $59,110 against $58,640 nationally, 1% more.
How does Rapid City compare with the rest of South Dakota?
The median in South Dakota is $58,690, so Rapid City pays 1% more.
Where does Rapid City rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?
115 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make starting out in Rapid City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,890 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.