Health Education Specialists Salary in Rapid City, SD

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

Median annual salary $56,510 -10.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.17
10th percentile $50,220
90th percentile $81,340
Employed locally 30
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,220
    25th
    $56,510
    50th (median)
    $56,510
    75th
    $81,310
    90th
    $81,340

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Health Education Specialists salary vs area income 79% Median Health Education Specialists salary is 21% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Health Education Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $121,890
    District of Columbia $110,620
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $109,260
    Maryland $101,090
    Georgia $97,010
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $88,370

    Nearby metros — Health Education Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $54,590

    Related occupations in Rapid City, SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $50,400
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $54,020
    Social and Human Service Assistants $35,870
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $54,530
    Community Health Workers $45,700
    Healthcare Social Workers $58,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Health Education Specialists make per hour in Rapid City?

    The median hourly wage for Health Education Specialists in Rapid City, SD is $27.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.72 or more per hour.

    Is Rapid City above or below average for Health Education Specialists salaries?

    The median Health Education Specialists salary in Rapid City, SD is 10.3% below the national median of $63,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Health Education Specialists in Rapid City?

    Entry-level Health Education Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $50,220 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,510.