Construction Laborers Salary in Rapid City, SD

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

Median annual salary $42,980 -8% vs national
Median hourly $20.66
10th percentile $35,260
90th percentile $49,930
Employed locally 390
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,260
    25th
    $38,060
    50th (median)
    $42,980
    75th
    $47,050
    90th
    $49,930

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 60% Median Construction Laborers salary is 40% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Construction Laborers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,150
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $72,800
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,820
    Urban Honolulu, HI $70,450
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $68,410
    Hawaii $66,100

    Nearby metros — Construction Laborers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $47,140
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $44,650
    Gadsden, AL $34,730

    Related occupations in Rapid City, SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $47,230
    Electricians $57,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,260
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $55,930
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $52,600
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $47,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Rapid City?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Rapid City, SD is $20.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.58 or more per hour.

    Is Rapid City above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Rapid City, SD is 8% below the national median of $46,730. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Construction Laborers in Rapid City?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $35,260 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,060.