Human Resources Specialists Salary in Rapid City, SD

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

Median annual salary $62,410 -14.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.01
10th percentile $48,730
90th percentile $99,720
Employed locally 240
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,730
    25th
    $51,010
    50th (median)
    $62,410
    75th
    $79,990
    90th
    $99,720

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 87% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 13% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Human Resources Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $114,080
    District of Columbia $102,500
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,600
    Lexington Park, MD $97,490
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $97,340
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $89,860

    Nearby metros — Human Resources Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $63,010
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $61,680
    Gadsden, AL $49,830

    Related occupations in Rapid City, SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $77,010
    Management Analysts $80,960
    Loan Officers $77,800
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $77,940
    Project Management Specialists $72,610
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $64,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Human Resources Specialists make per hour in Rapid City?

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Rapid City, SD is $30.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.63 or more per hour.

    Is Rapid City above or below average for Human Resources Specialists salaries?

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Rapid City, SD is 14.4% below the national median of $72,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Human Resources Specialists in Rapid City?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $48,730 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,010.