How much does a painter make in Rapid City?
$46,900a year
Median yearly pay for painters in the Rapid City, SD metro area. That is $22.55 an hour or $3,908 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.55
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 210 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,840Median: $46,900Highest 10%: $64,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,840 | $16.75 | |
| 25th | $37,830 | $18.19 | |
| Median | $46,900 | $22.55 | |
| 75th | $53,870 | $25.90 | |
| 90th | $64,660 | $31.09 |
Other cities in South Dakota
Median yearly pay for painters.
| Sioux Falls, SD | $48,440 |
| Sioux City, IA | $46,760 |
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Salaries for every job in Rapid City, SDFrequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Rapid City?
The median hourly pay in the Rapid City, SD metro area is $22.55 ($46,900 a year).
Do painters make more in Rapid City than the national average?
No: $46,900 against $49,400 nationally, 5% less.
How does Rapid City compare with the rest of South Dakota?
The median in South Dakota is $48,160, so Rapid City pays 3% less.
Where does Rapid City rank for painter pay?
210 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a painter make starting out in Rapid City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,660 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.