Budget Analysts Salary in Rapid City, SD

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

Median annual salary $69,950 -20.4% vs national
Median hourly $33.63
10th percentile $52,260
90th percentile $92,750
Employed locally 30
National median $87,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,260
    25th
    $62,880
    50th (median)
    $69,950
    75th
    $87,050
    90th
    $92,750

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Budget Analysts salary vs area income 97% Median Budget Analysts salary is 3% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Budget Analysts

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $141,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $125,170
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $124,640
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $121,890
    District of Columbia $117,960
    Huntsville, AL $109,050

    Related occupations in Rapid City, SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$77,010
    Management Analysts$80,960
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$77,940
    Loan Officers$77,800
    Human Resources Specialists$62,410
    Project Management Specialists$72,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Budget Analysts make per hour in Rapid City?

    The median hourly wage for Budget Analysts in Rapid City, SD is $33.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.86 or more per hour.

    Is Rapid City above or below average for Budget Analysts salaries?

    The median Budget Analysts salary in Rapid City, SD is 20.4% below the national median of $87,930. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Budget Analysts in Rapid City?

    Entry-level Budget Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $52,260 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,880.