Accountants and Auditors Salary in Rapid City, SD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rapid City, SD

Median annual salary $77,010 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $37.02
10th percentile $60,610
90th percentile $107,240
Employed locally 910
National median $81,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,610
    25th
    $65,600
    50th (median)
    $77,010
    75th
    $91,030
    90th
    $107,240

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Accountants and Auditors salary vs area income 107% Median Accountants and Auditors salary is 7% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Accountants and Auditors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $121,630
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $105,750
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,100
    District of Columbia $103,030
    New York $101,780
    New Jersey $101,340

    Nearby metros — Accountants and Auditors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $79,650
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $76,280
    Gadsden, AL $59,930

    Related occupations in Rapid City, SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Management Analysts $80,960
    Loan Officers $77,800
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $77,940
    Human Resources Specialists $62,410
    Project Management Specialists $72,610
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $64,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Accountants and Auditors make per hour in Rapid City?

    The median hourly wage for Accountants and Auditors in Rapid City, SD is $37.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.31 or more per hour.

    Is Rapid City above or below average for Accountants and Auditors salaries?

    The median Accountants and Auditors salary in Rapid City, SD is 5.7% below the national median of $81,680. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Accountants and Auditors in Rapid City?

    Entry-level Accountants and Auditors (10th percentile) earn around $60,610 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,600.