Commercial Pilots Salary in Rapid City, SD

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

Median annual salary $72,910 -40.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $45,780
90th percentile $135,420
Employed locally 40
National median $122,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,780
    25th
    $49,770
    50th (median)
    $72,910
    75th
    $106,720
    90th
    $135,420

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial Pilots salary vs area income 101% Median Commercial Pilots salary is 1% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Commercial Pilots

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $315,450
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $280,630
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $237,050
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $232,600
    Connecticut $227,140
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $227,140

    Nearby metros — Commercial Pilots salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $99,670

    Related occupations in Rapid City, SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,900
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,330
    Light Truck Drivers $43,830
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,750
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $30,980
    Driver/Sales Workers $38,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Commercial Pilots make per hour in Rapid City?

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

    Is Rapid City above or below average for Commercial Pilots salaries?

    The median Commercial Pilots salary in Rapid City, SD is 40.6% below the national median of $122,670. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Commercial Pilots (10th percentile) earn around $45,780 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,770.