Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Rapid City, SD

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

Median annual salary $36,760 -11.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.67
10th percentile $23,440
90th percentile $48,880
Employed locally 150
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,440
    25th
    $31,730
    50th (median)
    $36,760
    75th
    $39,130
    90th
    $48,880

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 51% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 49% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Emergency Medical Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lexington Park, MD $68,160
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $64,780
    Urban Honolulu, HI $63,880
    Hawaii $61,310
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $60,560
    Redding, CA $60,120

    Nearby metros — Emergency Medical Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $41,120
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $40,290

    Related occupations in Rapid City, SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $69,510
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $49,970
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $53,110
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,010
    Nurse Practitioners $111,810
    Pharmacists $153,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Emergency Medical Technicians make per hour in Rapid City?

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Rapid City, SD is $17.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.86 or more per hour.

    Is Rapid City above or below average for Emergency Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Rapid City, SD is 11.1% below the national median of $41,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Emergency Medical Technicians in Rapid City?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $23,440 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,730.