Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Rapid City, SD

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

Median annual salary $29,220 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $14.05
10th percentile $26,560
90th percentile $36,280
Employed locally 2,640
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,560
    25th
    $28,500
    50th (median)
    $29,220
    75th
    $29,870
    90th
    $36,280

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 41% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 59% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Fast Food and Counter Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $42,660
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $40,470
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $38,310
    Napa, CA $38,270
    District of Columbia $38,240
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,090

    Nearby metros — Fast Food and Counter Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $29,890
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $28,940
    Gadsden, AL $22,420

    Related occupations in Rapid City, SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $29,140
    Food Preparation Workers $30,220
    Bartenders $28,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,390
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $29,060
    Cooks, Short Order $31,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fast Food and Counter Workers make per hour in Rapid City?

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Rapid City, SD is $14.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.50 or more per hour.

    Is Rapid City above or below average for Fast Food and Counter Workers salaries?

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Rapid City, SD is 4.1% below the national median of $30,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Rapid City?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $26,560 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,500.