How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make in Rapid City?
$46,060a year
Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks in the Rapid City, SD metro area. That is $22.14 an hour or $3,838 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.14
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among cities
- 334 of 359
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,590Median: $46,060Highest 10%: $62,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,590 | $20.48 | |
| 25th | $42,940 | $20.64 | |
| Median | $46,060 | $22.14 | |
| 75th | $53,560 | $25.75 | |
| 90th | $62,400 | $30.00 |
Other cities in South Dakota
Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks.
| Sioux City, IA | $55,940 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $49,790 |
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How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make an hour in Rapid City?
The median hourly pay in the Rapid City, SD metro area is $22.14 ($46,060 a year).
Do payroll and timekeeping clerks make more in Rapid City than the national average?
No: $46,060 against $58,260 nationally, 21% less.
How does Rapid City compare with the rest of South Dakota?
The median in South Dakota is $47,680, so Rapid City pays 3% less.
Where does Rapid City rank for payroll and timekeeping clerk pay?
334 of 359 metro areas with data.
How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make starting out in Rapid City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,590 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,400 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.