Chief Executives Salary
Chief Executives in Rapid City, SD make a median of $301,420 a year, or about $144.91 an hour. The range runs from $169K at the entry level to $537K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 89.16), which stretches that salary to about $338,066 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,336/month, or 7.3% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $301K get you in Rapid City?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Rapid City’s Regional Price Parity (89.16). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Rapid City
Rapid City sits well above the national pay line for chief executives, local pay runs about 41% higher than the U.S. median of $214K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,336/month, 7.4% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 89.16 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 11% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Combined with manageable housing costs, Rapid City offers a genuinely strong financial position for chief executivess at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for chief executives in metros near Rapid City, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | $282K | $311K |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington | $210K | $200K |
| Omaha | $228K | $248K |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $291K | $317K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Rapid City, SD
Entry-level chief executives (10th percentile) start around $169K. Mid-career wages sit at $301K. Top earners bring in $537K or more, a $368K spread from bottom to top.
Chief Executives pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
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| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $342K | +60% | 910 |
| Washington | $340K | +59% | 3,170 |
| Illinois | $332K | +55% | 4,620 |
| North Carolina | $314K | +47% | 1,930 |
| Virginia | $311K | +45% | 4,870 |
| New Jersey | $310K | +45% | 2,430 |
| Connecticut | $295K | +38% | 1,660 |
| Hawaii | $282K | +32% | 470 |
| South Dakota | $281K | +31% | 510 |
| New York | $258K | +21% | 8,430 |
| Texas | $258K | +20% | 8,780 |
| Michigan | $256K | +19% | 4,950 |
| Indiana | $254K | +19% | 1,820 |
| Maryland | $249K | +16% | 3,180 |
| Rhode Island | $235K | +10% | 460 |
| Pennsylvania | $233K | +9% | 8,850 |
| California | $219K | +2% | 34,700 |
| Nebraska | $215K | +0% | 2,510 |
| Colorado | $213K | -0% | N/A |
| Iowa | $211K | -1% | 3,050 |
| Wisconsin | $208K | -3% | N/A |
| Georgia | $208K | -3% | 4,080 |
| Delaware | $200K | -7% | 390 |
| Tennessee | $199K | -7% | 4,700 |
| Minnesota | $196K | -9% | 6,740 |
| Montana | $182K | -15% | 670 |
| Kentucky | $180K | -16% | 2,070 |
| Idaho | $177K | -17% | 2,920 |
| Ohio | $176K | -18% | 4,470 |
| Vermont | $175K | -18% | 360 |
| Missouri | $172K | -19% | 2,550 |
| Utah | $172K | -20% | 3,140 |
| South Carolina | $169K | -21% | 1,740 |
| New Hampshire | $169K | -21% | N/A |
| Alaska | $167K | -22% | 640 |
| Alabama | $166K | -22% | 810 |
| North Dakota | $165K | -23% | 380 |
| Oklahoma | $164K | -23% | 2,390 |
| Kansas | $158K | -26% | 1,960 |
| West Virginia | $152K | -29% | 1,700 |
| Nevada | $150K | -30% | 1,370 |
| Wyoming | $148K | -31% | 60 |
| Mississippi | $139K | -35% | 310 |
| Maine | $139K | -35% | 1,580 |
| New Mexico | $124K | -42% | 100 |
| Arkansas | $120K | -44% | 3,550 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a chief executif afford a 2BR apartment alone in Rapid City?
Yes — at the median salary of $301K, rent takes 7.4% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,336/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for chief executives in Rapid City?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new chief executives typically earn — is $169K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $10,167/month. At HUD’s $1,336/month FMR, rent would take 13% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is chief executif a high-paying job in Rapid City?
Local pay is 41% above the national median — $301K here vs. $214K nationally.
How does Rapid City compare to the national average for chief executives?
Rapid City pays $301K median vs. the U.S. average of $214K — that’s +41%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 89.16), the purchasing-power equivalent is $338K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do chief executives make in Rapid City, SD?
The median is $301,420 a year, that works out to about $145 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $169,450, and experienced chief executives can clear $537,180. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $301K enough to live in Rapid City?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $17,952/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,336/month, which eats 7.4% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a chief executives salary go in Rapid City?
Rapid City has a Regional Price Parity of 89.16 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median chief executives salary is worth about $338,066 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do chief executives get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.