Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in Rapid City, SD

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

Median annual salary $54,530 -16.3% vs national
Median hourly $26.22
10th percentile $38,740
90th percentile $70,320
Employed locally 120
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,740
    25th
    $47,240
    50th (median)
    $54,530
    75th
    $66,290
    90th
    $70,320

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary vs area income 76% Median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary is 24% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    El Centro, CA $134,820
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $109,390
    Grand Island, NE $108,030
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $102,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,960
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $100,020

    Nearby metros — Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Gadsden, AL $56,120
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $53,630
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $51,420

    Related occupations in Rapid City, SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$50,400
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$54,020
    Social and Human Service Assistants$35,870
    Community Health Workers$45,700
    Healthcare Social Workers$58,350
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$63,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors make per hour in Rapid City?

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Rapid City, SD is $26.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.98 or more per hour.

    Is Rapid City above or below average for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salaries?

    The median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in Rapid City, SD is 16.3% below the national median of $65,140. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Rapid City?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $38,740 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,240.