Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Rapid City, SD

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

Median annual salary $57,760 -10.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.77
10th percentile $38,900
90th percentile $71,060
Employed locally 40
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,900
    25th
    $45,830
    50th (median)
    $57,760
    75th
    $61,390
    90th
    $71,060

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 80% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 20% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $101,900
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $100,810
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $99,530
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $99,370
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $98,820
    Bellingham, WA $98,760

    Nearby metros — Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Gadsden, AL $57,810
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $49,290
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $47,180

    Related occupations in Rapid City, SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $26,480
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $48,640
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $52,770
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $50,580
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $30,370
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $32,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Librarians and Media Collections Specialists make per hour in Rapid City?

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Rapid City, SD is $27.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.17 or more per hour.

    Is Rapid City above or below average for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salaries?

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Rapid City, SD is 10.2% below the national median of $64,320. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Rapid City?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $38,900 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,830.