Community Health Workers Salary in Rapid City, SD

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

Median annual salary $45,700 -10.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.97
10th percentile $43,450
90th percentile $54,910
Employed locally 80
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,450
    25th
    $45,670
    50th (median)
    $45,700
    75th
    $46,020
    90th
    $54,910

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 63% Median Community Health Workers salary is 37% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Community Health Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Carson City, NV $75,090
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $73,310
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $72,030
    District of Columbia $71,550
    New Mexico $71,210
    New Haven, CT $66,910

    Nearby metros — Community Health Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $48,000
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $47,300

    Related occupations in Rapid City, SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$50,400
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$54,020
    Social and Human Service Assistants$35,870
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$54,530
    Healthcare Social Workers$58,350
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$63,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Community Health Workers make per hour in Rapid City?

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Rapid City, SD is $21.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.40 or more per hour.

    Is Rapid City above or below average for Community Health Workers salaries?

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Rapid City, SD is 10.4% below the national median of $51,030. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Community Health Workers in Rapid City?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $43,450 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,670.