Graphic Designers Salary in Rapid City, SD

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

Median annual salary $45,330 -26.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.79
10th percentile $32,900
90th percentile $73,490
Employed locally 80
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,900
    25th
    $36,610
    50th (median)
    $45,330
    75th
    $56,110
    90th
    $73,490

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 63% Median Graphic Designers salary is 37% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Graphic Designers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,530
    District of Columbia $90,710
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $89,490
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $82,630
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $82,360
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $78,500

    Nearby metros — Graphic Designers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $47,270
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $45,840

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Rapid City?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Rapid City, SD is $21.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.40 or more per hour.

    Is Rapid City above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Rapid City, SD is 26.1% below the national median of $61,300. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Graphic Designers in Rapid City?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $32,900 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,610.