Dishwashers Salary in Rapid City, SD

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

Median annual salary $27,520 -18.3% vs national
Median hourly $13.23
10th percentile $23,650
90th percentile $33,450
Employed locally 270
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,650
    25th
    $24,490
    50th (median)
    $27,520
    75th
    $28,460
    90th
    $33,450

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 38% Median Dishwashers salary is 62% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dishwashers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $42,950
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $42,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $40,180
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,490
    Napa, CA $38,640
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $38,140

    Nearby metros — Dishwashers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $29,340
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $28,690
    Gadsden, AL $23,990

    Related occupations in Rapid City, SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,220
    Waiters and Waitresses $29,140
    Food Preparation Workers $30,220
    Bartenders $28,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,390
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $29,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Rapid City?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Rapid City, SD is $13.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.03 or more per hour.

    Is Rapid City above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Rapid City, SD is 18.3% below the national median of $33,670. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $23,650 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,490.