Protective Service Workers, All Other salary in Rapid City, SD
SOC 33-9099 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$49,940
per year in Rapid City, SD
Middle half
$40,330–$63,130
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
30
in Rapid City, SD
Concentration
0.82×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Rapid City, SD
$49,940
published median
United States
$42,540
17.4% above the national median
Rank among metro areas
42nd
180 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: South Dakota ($42,260). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $49,940 median has purchasing power comparable to about $56,012 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.
$40,330$69,240
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
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