Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary in Rapid City, SD

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

Median annual salary $74,930 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $36.03
10th percentile $59,950
90th percentile $104,300
Employed locally 150
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,950
    25th
    $64,200
    50th (median)
    $74,930
    75th
    $97,630
    90th
    $104,300

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 104% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 4% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Merced, CA $105,350
    Salinas, CA $105,350
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $100,980
    Kingston, NY $100,430
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,260
    Chico, CA $98,920

    Nearby metros — Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $82,880
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $74,240

    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 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators make per hour in Rapid City?

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Rapid City, SD is $36.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.72 or more per hour.

    Is Rapid City above or below average for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salaries?

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in Rapid City, SD is 2.4% below the national median of $76,790. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Rapid City?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $59,950 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,200.