SOC 11-3021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer and Information Systems Managers — Rapid City
Rapid City, SD · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Computer and Information Systems Managers in Rapid City, SD is $163,860 per year, close to the national median of $175,140 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Computer and Information Systems Managers in Rapid City, SD is $163,860 per year, close to the national median of $175,140 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $138,130 and $197,430. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $119,370 and the ninetieth at $240,550.
Within the state, Sioux Falls records the highest median at $162,240. Of the 310 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 7th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $119,370 | −31.8% |
| 25th | $138,130 | −21.1% |
| Median (50th) | $163,860 | −6.4% |
| 75th | $197,430 | +12.7% |
| 90th | $240,550 | +37.3% |
| Mean | $171,240 | −2.2% |
Other metro areas in South Dakota
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sioux Falls | $162,240 | 210 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Rapid City run 11.4% below the national average, so the median of $163,860 goes as far as $184,944 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 5.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$163,860as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$184,944US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $163,860 a year, 6.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $119,370 to $240,550 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Sioux Falls, at $162,240.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer and Information Systems Managers in Rapid City, SD?
The median annual wage is $163,860, or $78.78 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $175,140, so pay in Rapid City, SD is 6.4% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Rapid City, SD earns more than $240,550 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $119,370 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Sioux Falls, at $162,240 per year.
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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