Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary in Rapid City, SD
SOC 19-1023 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$68,100
per year in Rapid City, SD
Middle half
$60,720–$78,830
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
50
in Rapid City, SD
Concentration
6.16×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Rapid City, SD
$68,100
published median
United States
$76,780
11.3% below the national median
Rank among metro areas
71st
97 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: South Dakota ($65,890). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $68,100 median has purchasing power comparable to about $76,380 nationally. Rapid City, SD's BEA regional price parity is 89.2 (2024).
What the local range looks like
The wash spans the 10th to 90th percentile, the darker section is the middle half, and the tick is the median for Rapid City, SD.
$51,830$81,920
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- Bachelor's degree
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- None
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