Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Rapid City, SD

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

Median annual salary $58,350 -14.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.05
10th percentile $43,950
90th percentile $74,580
Employed locally 80
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,950
    25th
    $49,570
    50th (median)
    $58,350
    75th
    $71,090
    90th
    $74,580

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 81% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 19% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Healthcare Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $141,490
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $132,790
    Vallejo, CA $115,930
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $114,480
    Chico, CA $110,030
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,000

    Nearby metros — Healthcare Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $62,080
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $56,550
    Gadsden, AL $56,430

    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
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$63,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in Rapid City?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Rapid City, SD is $28.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.35 or more per hour.

    Is Rapid City above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Rapid City, SD is 14.3% below the national median of $68,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Healthcare Social Workers in Rapid City?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $43,950 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,570.