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How much does a postal service mail carrier make in Rapid City?

$62,340a year

Median yearly pay for postal service mail carriers in the Rapid City, SD metro area. That is $29.97 an hour or $5,195 a month.

Hourly
$29.97
Vs. national median
+3%
Rank among cities
47 of 381
Jobs in the area
100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,390Median: $62,340Highest 10%: $81,040
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$42,390$20.38
25th$51,400$24.71
Median$62,340$29.97
75th$75,980$36.53
90th$81,040$38.96

Other cities in South Dakota

Median yearly pay for postal service mail carriers.

Sioux Falls, SD$64,190
Sioux City, IA$61,130
Postal Service Mail Carrier salary in South Dakota Postal Service Mail Carrier salary in all states

Related jobs in Rapid City

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$60,700
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$55,520
Eligibility Interviewer$53,740
Production$51,980
Information and Record Clerk$51,340
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$48,250
Bill and Account Collector$48,090
Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$47,060
Bookkeeping$46,810
Billing and Posting Clerk$46,790
Salaries for every job in Rapid City, SD

Frequently asked questions

How much does a postal service mail carrier make an hour in Rapid City?

The median hourly pay in the Rapid City, SD metro area is $29.97 ($62,340 a year).

Do postal service mail carriers make more in Rapid City than the national average?

Yes: $62,340 against $60,550 nationally, 3% more.

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

The median in South Dakota is $60,760, so Rapid City pays 3% more.

Where does Rapid City rank for postal service mail carrier pay?

47 of 381 metro areas with data.

How much does a postal service mail carrier make starting out in Rapid City?

The lowest-paid 10% make $42,390 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,040 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.