Top Paying Jobs in Rapid City, SD
Rapid City, SD has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 15,920 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Chief Executives ($301,420), Family Medicine Physicians ($230,530), Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric ($211,990). The cost of living index is 89.16 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,336/month.
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Avg. median salary
89.16
Cost of living index
$1,336
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Rapid City
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chief Executives | Management | $301K | $144.91/hr |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $231K | $110.83/hr |
| 3 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | Healthcare | $212K | $101.92/hr |
| 4 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $197K | $94.62/hr |
| 5 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $164K | $78.78/hr |
| 6 | Financial Managers | Management | $160K | $77.06/hr |
| 7 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $158K | $76.03/hr |
| 8 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $140K | $67.47/hr |
| 9 | Sales Managers | Management | $134K | $64.43/hr |
| 10 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $131K | $62.86/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Rapid City
Cost of living vs. national average-10.8% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,336/mo
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