General and Operations Managers Salary in Rapid City, SD

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

Median annual salary $128,290 +24.6% vs national
Median hourly $61.68
10th percentile $77,910
90th percentile $216,740
Employed locally 650
National median $102,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,910
    25th
    $95,430
    50th (median)
    $128,290
    75th
    $168,940
    90th
    $216,740

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    General and Operations Managers salary vs area income 178% Median General and Operations Managers salary is 78% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for General and Operations Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $167,270
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $162,480
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $160,460
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $152,090
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $151,420
    New Jersey $149,990

    Nearby metros — General and Operations Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $138,940
    Gadsden, AL $87,680
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $82,530

    Related occupations in Rapid City, SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Food Service Managers $60,240
    Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $45,870
    Construction Managers $111,480
    Medical and Health Services Managers $117,860
    Financial Managers $148,390
    Lodging Managers $59,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do General and Operations Managers make per hour in Rapid City?

    The median hourly wage for General and Operations Managers in Rapid City, SD is $61.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $117.17 or more per hour.

    Is Rapid City above or below average for General and Operations Managers salaries?

    The median General and Operations Managers salary in Rapid City, SD is 24.6% above the national median of $102,950. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for General and Operations Managers in Rapid City?

    Entry-level General and Operations Managers (10th percentile) earn around $77,910 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $95,430.