Cashiers Salary in Rapid City, SD

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

Median annual salary $29,320 -6% vs national
Median hourly $14.10
10th percentile $24,870
90th percentile $36,780
Employed locally 2,250
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,870
    25th
    $28,590
    50th (median)
    $29,320
    75th
    $33,160
    90th
    $36,780

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Cashiers salary vs area income 41% Median Cashiers salary is 59% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Cashiers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $41,890
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $39,520
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,370
    Napa, CA $37,860
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $37,840
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $37,780

    Nearby metros — Cashiers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $29,840
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $28,910
    Gadsden, AL $23,300

    Related occupations in Rapid City, SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $32,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $51,540
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $74,520
    Insurance Sales Agents $57,820
    Parts Salespersons $43,180
    Counter and Rental Clerks $35,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in Rapid City?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in Rapid City, SD is $14.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.47 or more per hour.

    Is Rapid City above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in Rapid City, SD is 6% below the national median of $31,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Cashiers (10th percentile) earn around $24,870 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,590.