Environmental Engineers Salary in Rapid City, SD

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

Median annual salary $91,320 -12.3% vs national
Median hourly $43.90
10th percentile $61,860
90th percentile $95,590
National median $104,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,860
    25th
    $61,860
    50th (median)
    $91,320
    75th
    $91,320
    90th
    $95,590

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineers salary vs area income 127% Median Environmental Engineers salary is 27% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Environmental Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $142,000
    Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $140,760
    Bend, OR $140,590
    Midland, TX $139,230
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $138,700
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $138,090

    Nearby metros — Environmental Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $99,480

    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
    Electrical Engineers $95,640
    Surveyors $84,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineers in Rapid City, SD is $43.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Environmental Engineers salary in Rapid City, SD is 12.3% below the national median of $104,170. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Environmental Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $61,860 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,860.