Forest and Conservation Workers Salary in Rapid City, SD

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

Median annual salary $33,600 -23.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.15
10th percentile $30,370
90th percentile $52,830
Employed locally 60
National median $43,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,370
    25th
    $30,370
    50th (median)
    $33,600
    75th
    $46,240
    90th
    $52,830

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Forest and Conservation Workers salary vs area income 47% Median Forest and Conservation Workers salary is 53% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Forest and Conservation Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Illinois $64,430
    Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $60,320
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $55,790
    Ohio $53,350
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $52,850
    Pennsylvania $49,160

    Nearby metros — Forest and Conservation Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $37,690

    Related occupations in Rapid City, SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $29,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forest and Conservation Workers in Rapid City, SD is $16.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forest and Conservation Workers salary in Rapid City, SD is 23.1% below the national median of $43,680. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Forest and Conservation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $30,370 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,370.