Industrial Engineers Salary in Rapid City, SD

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

Median annual salary $80,970 -19.9% vs national
Median hourly $38.93
10th percentile $67,380
90th percentile $110,600
Employed locally 50
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,380
    25th
    $76,040
    50th (median)
    $80,970
    75th
    $98,050
    90th
    $110,600

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 112% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 12% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Industrial Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Anchorage, AK $166,350
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $154,740
    Alaska $142,980
    Charleston, WV $141,900
    Vallejo, CA $140,500
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $139,130

    Nearby metros — Industrial Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $102,590
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $92,170
    Gadsden, AL $77,520

    Related occupations in Rapid City, SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $91,900
    Mechanical Engineers $90,460
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $54,080
    Engineers, All Other $82,970
    Electrical Engineers $95,640
    Surveyors $84,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Rapid City?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Rapid City, SD is $38.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.99 or more per hour.

    Is Rapid City above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Rapid City, SD is 19.9% below the national median of $101,140. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Industrial Engineers in Rapid City?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $67,380 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,040.