Construction Managers Salary in Rapid City, SD

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

Median annual salary $111,480 +4.2% vs national
Median hourly $53.59
10th percentile $86,890
90th percentile $146,220
Employed locally 200
National median $106,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $86,890
    25th
    $97,100
    50th (median)
    $111,480
    75th
    $134,890
    90th
    $146,220

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Managers salary vs area income 155% Median Construction Managers salary is 55% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Construction Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $160,870
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $156,590
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $151,980
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $151,590
    Massachusetts $147,750
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $140,980

    Nearby metros — Construction Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $115,750
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $98,910
    Gadsden, AL $74,370

    Related occupations in Rapid City, SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $128,290
    Food Service Managers $60,240
    Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $45,870
    Medical and Health Services Managers $117,860
    Lodging Managers $59,290
    Financial Managers $148,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction Managers in Rapid City, SD is $53.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction Managers salary in Rapid City, SD is 4.2% above the national median of $106,980. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Construction Managers (10th percentile) earn around $86,890 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $97,100.