SOC 27-3023 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists — Rapid City
Rapid City, SD
Median pay in Rapid City, SD is $45,230 a year, 27.3% under the national median of $62,200 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Rapid City, SD is $45,230 a year, 27.3% under the national median of $62,200 for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $35,470 and $46,820. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $30,960 and the ninetieth at $50,940.
The area has 30 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.5 of every thousand jobs. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 216th of 310 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,960 | −50.2% |
| 25th | $35,470 | −43.0% |
| Median (50th) | $45,230 | −27.3% |
| 75th | $46,820 | −24.7% |
| 90th | $50,940 | −18.1% |
| Mean | $44,250 | −28.9% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Rapid City run 11.4% below the national average, so the median of $45,230 goes as far as $51,050 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 17.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$45,230as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$51,050US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $45,230 a year, 27.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $30,960 to $50,940 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists in Rapid City, SD?
The median annual wage is $45,230, or $21.74 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 $62,200, so pay in Rapid City, SD is 27.3% 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 $50,940 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $30,960 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Rapid City, SD. Self-employed workers are not included.
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.
Explore related data