How much does a software developer make in Rapid City?
$91,840a year
Median yearly pay for software developers in the Rapid City, SD metro area. That is $44.15 an hour or $7,653 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.15
- Vs. national median
- -32%
- Rank among cities
- 373 of 377
- Jobs in the area
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $72,120Median: $91,840Highest 10%: $148,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $72,120 | $34.67 | |
| 25th | $81,590 | $39.23 | |
| Median | $91,840 | $44.15 | |
| 75th | $123,900 | $59.58 | |
| 90th | $148,400 | $71.32 |
Other cities in South Dakota
Median yearly pay for software developers.
| Sioux City, IA | $101,200 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $101,000 |
Related jobs in Rapid City
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Information Security Analyst | $108,000 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $104,400 |
| Computer Occupation | $100,400 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | $76,120 |
| Web Developer | $52,600 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $51,950 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $50,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make an hour in Rapid City?
The median hourly pay in the Rapid City, SD metro area is $44.15 ($91,840 a year).
Do software developers make more in Rapid City than the national average?
No: $91,840 against $136,000 nationally, 32% less.
How does Rapid City compare with the rest of South Dakota?
The median in South Dakota is $96,310, so Rapid City pays 5% less.
Where does Rapid City rank for software developer pay?
373 of 377 metro areas with data.
How much does a software developer make starting out in Rapid City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $72,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $148,400 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.