Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Rapid City, SD

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

Median annual salary $56,330 -1.9% vs national
Median hourly $27.08
10th percentile $44,090
90th percentile $77,870
Employed locally 760
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,090
    25th
    $48,960
    50th (median)
    $56,330
    75th
    $61,130
    90th
    $77,870

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 78% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 22% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lincoln, NE $92,890
    Fairbanks-College, AK $73,540
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $73,500
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $69,290
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,540
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $65,220

    Nearby metros — Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $58,610
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $49,560
    Gadsden, AL $47,750

    Related occupations in Rapid City, SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$35,900
    Light Truck Drivers$43,830
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$36,750
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$30,980
    Driver/Sales Workers$38,930
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$43,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers make per hour in Rapid City?

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Rapid City, SD is $27.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.41 or more per hour.

    Is Rapid City above or below average for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Rapid City, SD is 1.9% below the national median of $57,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Rapid City?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $44,090 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,960.