Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Rapid City
310 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Rapid City belongs to Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary, at $27,740 per year. The highest is $301,420.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $27,740 | 540 | |
| 2 | Packers and Packagers, Hand | $27,800 | 70 | |
| 3 | Childcare Workers | $28,330 | 300 | |
| 4 | Dishwashers | $28,390 | 240 | |
| 5 | Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $28,550 | 100 | |
| 6 | Waiters and Waitresses | $29,020 | 1,430 | |
| 7 | Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $29,210 | 810 | |
| 8 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $29,440 | 2,860 | |
| 9 | Bartenders | $29,500 | 700 | |
| 10 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $29,740 | 360 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $301,420 | 70 |
| Anesthesiologists | $239,200 | — |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $239,200 | 30 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $230,530 | 130 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $211,990 | 70 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $196,800 | 80 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $163,860 | — |
| Financial Managers | $160,280 | 120 |
| Dentists, General | $158,140 | 90 |
| Pharmacists | $140,340 | 210 |
| Sales Managers | $134,010 | 80 |
| Physician Assistants | $130,740 | 150 |
| General and Operations Managers | $130,410 | 700 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $129,960 | 30 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $124,160 | 190 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $122,930 | 190 |
| Construction Managers | $120,560 | 240 |
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $115,600 | 40 |
| Managers, All Other | $109,350 | 90 |
| Information Security Analysts | $108,030 | 90 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $107,200 | 80 |
| Human Resources Managers | $105,990 | 40 |
| Electrical Engineers | $105,330 | 110 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $104,480 | 40 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientists | $104,380 | 60 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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