Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Rapid City, SD

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

Median annual salary $45,090 -8.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.68
10th percentile $34,000
90th percentile $56,840
Employed locally 1,670
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,000
    25th
    $38,470
    50th (median)
    $45,090
    75th
    $50,290
    90th
    $56,840

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary vs area income 63% Median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary is 37% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $64,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $64,340
    District of Columbia $62,470
    Napa, CA $60,720
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $60,220
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $59,950

    Nearby metros — Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $46,200
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $45,740
    Gadsden, AL $38,900

    Related occupations in Rapid City, SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $36,220
    Customer Service Representatives $37,110
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $40,040
    Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $29,390
    Office Clerks, General $39,510
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $39,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks make per hour in Rapid City?

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Rapid City, SD is $21.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.84 or more per hour.

    Is Rapid City above or below average for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salaries?

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Rapid City, SD is 8.4% below the national median of $49,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Rapid City?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $34,000 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,470.