How much does a zoologist and wildlife biologist make in Rapid City?
$68,100a year
Median yearly pay for zoologist and wildlife biologists in the Rapid City, SD metro area. That is $32.74 an hour or $5,675 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.74
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 71 of 97
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,830Median: $68,100Highest 10%: $81,920
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,830 | $24.92 | |
| 25th | $60,720 | $29.19 | |
| Median | $68,100 | $32.74 | |
| 75th | $78,830 | $37.90 | |
| 90th | $81,920 | $39.38 |
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Salaries for every job in Rapid City, SDFrequently asked questions
How much does a zoologist and wildlife biologist make an hour in Rapid City?
The median hourly pay in the Rapid City, SD metro area is $32.74 ($68,100 a year).
Do zoologist and wildlife biologists make more in Rapid City than the national average?
No: $68,100 against $76,780 nationally, 11% less.
How does Rapid City compare with the rest of South Dakota?
The median in South Dakota is $65,890, so Rapid City pays 3% more.
Where does Rapid City rank for zoologist and wildlife biologist pay?
71 of 97 metro areas with data.
How much does a zoologist and wildlife biologist make starting out in Rapid City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,920 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.