Electrical Engineers Salary in Rapid City, SD

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

Median annual salary $95,640 -14.5% vs national
Median hourly $45.98
10th percentile $69,060
90th percentile $140,200
Employed locally 80
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,060
    25th
    $76,490
    50th (median)
    $95,640
    75th
    $106,680
    90th
    $140,200

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical Engineers salary vs area income 133% Median Electrical Engineers salary is 33% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electrical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $186,920
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $167,010
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $163,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $156,670
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $151,040
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $150,670

    Nearby metros — Electrical Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $101,700

    Related occupations in Rapid City, SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $91,900
    Mechanical Engineers $90,460
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $54,080
    Engineers, All Other $82,970
    Surveyors $84,420
    Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $49,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in Rapid City?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Rapid City, SD is $45.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.99 or more per hour.

    Is Rapid City above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Rapid City, SD is 14.5% below the national median of $111,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $69,060 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,490.