Forest and Conservation Technicians Salary in Rapid City, SD

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

Median annual salary $54,310 +0% vs national
Median hourly $26.11
10th percentile $36,190
90th percentile $82,220
Employed locally 130
National median $54,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,190
    25th
    $50,650
    50th (median)
    $54,310
    75th
    $72,280
    90th
    $82,220

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Forest and Conservation Technicians salary vs area income 75% Median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary is 25% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Forest and Conservation Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $70,720
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $70,220
    Maryland $67,450
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $67,140
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $66,020
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $66,020

    Nearby metros — Forest and Conservation Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $65,670

    Related occupations in Rapid City, SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $63,150
    Soil and Plant Scientists $73,310
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $81,540
    Biological Technicians $40,570
    Conservation Scientists $74,960
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $77,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Forest and Conservation Technicians make per hour in Rapid City?

    The median hourly wage for Forest and Conservation Technicians in Rapid City, SD is $26.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.60 or more per hour.

    Is Rapid City above or below average for Forest and Conservation Technicians salaries?

    The median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary in Rapid City, SD is 0% above the national median of $54,310. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Forest and Conservation Technicians in Rapid City?

    Entry-level Forest and Conservation Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,190 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,650.