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.
$94K
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $70K | $33.51/hr |
| 82 | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | Science | $68K | $32.82/hr |
| 83 | Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | Science | $68K | $32.74/hr |
| 84 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $68K | N/A |
| 85 | Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $67K | $32.35/hr |
| 86 | Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $67K | $32.31/hr |
| 87 | Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | Public Safety | $66K | $31.55/hr |
| 88 | Cargo and Freight Agents | Office & Admin | $65K | $31.46/hr |
| 89 | Training and Development Specialists | Business & Finance | $65K | $31.25/hr |
| 90 | Property Appraisers and Assessors | Business & Finance | $64K | $30.72/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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