Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Rapid City, SD

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

Median annual salary $48,680 -16% vs national
Median hourly $23.41
10th percentile $38,610
90th percentile $65,750
Employed locally 200
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,610
    25th
    $48,680
    50th (median)
    $48,680
    75th
    $59,850
    90th
    $65,750

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 68% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 32% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Correctional Officers and Jailers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $131,210
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $107,220
    Salinas, CA $106,490
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $104,090
    El Centro, CA $104,090
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $104,090

    Nearby metros — Correctional Officers and Jailers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $53,050
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $51,270

    Related occupations in Rapid City, SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $59,230
    Firefighters $48,160
    Security Guards $36,450
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $77,440
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $34,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $104,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Correctional Officers and Jailers make per hour in Rapid City?

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Rapid City, SD is $23.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.37 or more per hour.

    Is Rapid City above or below average for Correctional Officers and Jailers salaries?

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Rapid City, SD is 16% below the national median of $57,970. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Rapid City?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $38,610 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,680.