How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Rapid City?
$41,720a year
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the Rapid City, SD metro area. That is $20.06 an hour or $3,477 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.06
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 292 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 990
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,500Median: $41,720Highest 10%: $53,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,500 | $15.14 | |
| 25th | $36,540 | $17.57 | |
| Median | $41,720 | $20.06 | |
| 75th | $48,320 | $23.23 | |
| 90th | $53,040 | $25.50 |
Other cities in South Dakota
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants.
| Sioux City, IA | $45,950 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $42,560 |
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Salaries for every job in Rapid City, SDFrequently asked questions
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Rapid City?
The median hourly pay in the Rapid City, SD metro area is $20.06 ($41,720 a year).
Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Rapid City than the national average?
No: $41,720 against $47,540 nationally, 12% less.
How does Rapid City compare with the rest of South Dakota?
The median in South Dakota is $41,700, so Rapid City pays 0% more.
Where does Rapid City rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?
292 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Rapid City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $53,040 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.