Carpenters Salary in Rapid City, SD

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

Median annual salary $47,230 -20.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.71
10th percentile $35,390
90th percentile $64,110
Employed locally 960
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,390
    25th
    $38,220
    50th (median)
    $47,230
    75th
    $58,490
    90th
    $64,110

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 66% Median Carpenters salary is 34% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Carpenters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Urban Honolulu, HI $94,090
    Hawaii $85,970
    Fairbanks-College, AK $83,120
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $82,760
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $82,280
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $81,370

    Nearby metros — Carpenters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $49,160
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $47,530
    Gadsden, AL $40,820

    Related occupations in Rapid City, SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $57,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,260
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $55,930
    Construction Laborers $42,980
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $52,600
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $47,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Rapid City?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Rapid City, SD is $22.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.48 or more per hour.

    Is Rapid City above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Rapid City, SD is 20.4% below the national median of $59,310. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $35,390 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,220.