Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in Rapid City, SD

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

Median annual salary $29,980 -21.3% vs national
Median hourly $14.41
10th percentile $26,580
90th percentile $41,600
Employed locally 500
National median $38,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,580
    25th
    $28,700
    50th (median)
    $29,980
    75th
    $36,350
    90th
    $41,600

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary vs area income 42% Median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary is 58% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $48,640
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $48,210
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $48,080
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $48,010
    Carson City, NV $47,900
    Portland-South Portland, ME $47,800

    Nearby metros — Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $36,550
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $36,540
    Gadsden, AL $30,160

    Related occupations in Rapid City, SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $32,450
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $28,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $45,980
    Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $38,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $55,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers make per hour in Rapid City?

    The median hourly wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Rapid City, SD is $14.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.95 or more per hour.

    Is Rapid City above or below average for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salaries?

    The median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary in Rapid City, SD is 21.3% below the national median of $38,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Rapid City?

    Entry-level Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (10th percentile) earn around $26,580 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,700.