Computer Network Support Specialists Salary in Rapid City, SD

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

Median annual salary $52,120 -28.9% vs national
Median hourly $25.06
10th percentile $40,470
90th percentile $70,280
Employed locally 60
National median $73,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,470
    25th
    $44,220
    50th (median)
    $52,120
    75th
    $66,350
    90th
    $70,280

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Network Support Specialists salary vs area income 72% Median Computer Network Support Specialists salary is 28% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer Network Support Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $114,630
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $104,130
    Maryland $99,780
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $98,670
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,490
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $97,200

    Nearby metros — Computer Network Support Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $56,880
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $54,120

    Related occupations in Rapid City, SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$63,530
    Software Developers$92,460
    Computer User Support Specialists$45,020
    Computer Systems Analysts$96,350
    Computer Occupations, All Other$95,260
    Information Security Analysts$102,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Network Support Specialists make per hour in Rapid City?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Network Support Specialists in Rapid City, SD is $25.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.83 or more per hour.

    Is Rapid City above or below average for Computer Network Support Specialists salaries?

    The median Computer Network Support Specialists salary in Rapid City, SD is 28.9% below the national median of $73,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Computer Network Support Specialists in Rapid City?

    Entry-level Computer Network Support Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $40,470 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,220.