Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Rapid City, SD

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

Median annual salary $39,860 -18.5% vs national
Median hourly $19.16
10th percentile $32,170
90th percentile $65,710
Employed locally 70
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,170
    25th
    $35,090
    50th (median)
    $39,860
    75th
    $49,000
    90th
    $65,710

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 55% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 45% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $72,950
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $64,250
    Minot, ND $63,540
    Illinois $62,280
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $61,410
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $61,150

    Nearby metros — Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $50,260
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $46,650

    Related occupations in Rapid City, SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,090
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $36,220
    Customer Service Representatives $37,110
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $40,040
    Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $29,390
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $39,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance make per hour in Rapid City?

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Rapid City, SD is $19.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.98 or more per hour.

    Is Rapid City above or below average for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salaries?

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Rapid City, SD is 18.5% below the national median of $48,880. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Rapid City?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $32,170 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,090.