Computer User Support Specialists Salary in Rapid City, SD

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

Median annual salary $45,020 -25.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.64
10th percentile $35,810
90th percentile $69,480
Employed locally 200
National median $60,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,810
    25th
    $39,880
    50th (median)
    $45,020
    75th
    $60,060
    90th
    $69,480

    Rapid City economic context

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

    Top-paying metros for Computer User Support Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $102,430
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $85,010
    Carson City, NV $84,280
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $80,930
    Vallejo, CA $79,780
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $78,260

    Nearby metros — Computer User Support Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $49,280
    Gadsden, AL $48,870
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $46,780

    Related occupations in Rapid City, SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $63,530
    Software Developers $92,460
    Computer Systems Analysts $96,350
    Computer Occupations, All Other $95,260
    Information Security Analysts $102,320
    Computer Network Support Specialists $52,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer User Support Specialists in Rapid City, SD is $21.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer User Support Specialists salary in Rapid City, SD is 25.4% below the national median of $60,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Computer User Support Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $35,810 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,880.