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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Population
Highest paying careers in Rapid City
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $105K | $50.64/hr |
| 22 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $104K | $50.23/hr |
| 23 | Atmospheric and Space Scientists | Science | $104K | $50.18/hr |
| 24 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $104K | $50.17/hr |
| 25 | First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | Sales | $104K | $49.92/hr |
| 26 | Personal Financial Advisors | Business & Finance | $104K | $49.89/hr |
| 27 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $103K | $49.35/hr |
| 28 | Facilities Managers | Management | $103K | $49.35/hr |
| 29 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $100K | $48.28/hr |
| 30 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $100K | $48.22/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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