First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers Salary in Rapid City, SD

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

Median annual salary $78,750 +0.6% vs national
Median hourly $37.86
10th percentile $52,700
90th percentile $108,650
Employed locally 260
National median $78,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,700
    25th
    $62,570
    50th (median)
    $78,750
    75th
    $96,280
    90th
    $108,650

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers salary vs area income 109% Median First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers salary is 9% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $110,140
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,020
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $104,000
    Longview-Kelso, WA $101,150
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $100,510
    Vallejo, CA $100,500

    Nearby metros — First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $83,380
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $79,950
    Gadsden, AL $61,210

    Related occupations in Rapid City, SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$45,420
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$50,810
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$59,560
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$62,440
    Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$84,080
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers$51,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers make per hour in Rapid City?

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in Rapid City, SD is $37.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.64 or more per hour.

    Is Rapid City above or below average for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers salaries?

    The median First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers salary in Rapid City, SD is 0.6% above the national median of $78,300. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in Rapid City?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $52,700 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,570.