Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers salary in Rapid City, SD
SOC 51-9071 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$45,110
per year in Rapid City, SD
Middle half
$37,720–$45,110
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
40
in Rapid City, SD
Concentration
4.20×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Rapid City, SD
$45,110
published median
United States
$52,540
14.1% below the national median
Rank among metro areas
78th
90 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: South Dakota ($45,110). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $45,110 median has purchasing power comparable to about $50,594 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.
$36,180$60,320
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Long-term on-the-job training
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