Electricians Salary in Rapid City, SD

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

Median annual salary $57,410 -7.9% vs national
Median hourly $27.60
10th percentile $39,520
90th percentile $75,460
Employed locally 480
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,520
    25th
    $46,860
    50th (median)
    $57,410
    75th
    $61,300
    90th
    $75,460

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 80% Median Electricians salary is 20% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electricians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $108,740
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,270
    Decatur, IL $102,960
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $102,160
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $102,070
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $101,600

    Nearby metros — Electricians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $62,320
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $60,960
    Gadsden, AL $44,740

    Related occupations in Rapid City, SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$47,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$75,260
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$55,930
    Construction Laborers$42,980
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$52,600
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$47,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Rapid City?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Rapid City, SD is $27.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.76 or more per hour.

    Is Rapid City above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Rapid City, SD is 7.9% below the national median of $62,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $39,520 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,860.