May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Rapid City
Rapid City, SD
310 occupations
Across 310 occupations with published wages in Rapid City, chief executives record the highest median at $301,420 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Rapid City
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 3,090 | $33,350 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 2,860 | $29,440 |
| Registered Nurses | 2,480 | $79,380 |
| Cashiers | 1,980 | $30,460 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 1,720 | $46,810 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,580 | $37,150 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 1,520 | $34,880 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 1,430 | $29,020 |
| Nursing Assistants | 1,280 | $38,500 |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | 1,240 | $37,990 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $27,740 | 540 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $27,800 | 70 |
| Childcare Workers | $28,330 | 300 |
| Dishwashers | $28,390 | 240 |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $28,550 | 100 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $29,020 | 1,430 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $29,210 | 810 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $29,440 | 2,860 |
| Bartenders | $29,500 | 700 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $29,740 | 360 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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