Maintenance and Repair Workers, General Salary in Rapid City, SD

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

Median annual salary $45,420 -6.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.84
10th percentile $35,920
90th percentile $60,120
Employed locally 540
National median $48,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,920
    25th
    $39,220
    50th (median)
    $45,420
    75th
    $52,780
    90th
    $60,120

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary vs area income 63% Median Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary is 37% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $63,470
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $63,300
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $61,570
    Sheboygan, WI $60,610
    District of Columbia $60,600
    Napa, CA $60,510

    Nearby metros — Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $55,100
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $47,670
    Gadsden, AL $39,030

    Related occupations in Rapid City, SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$50,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$78,750
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$59,560
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$62,440
    Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$84,080
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers$51,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Maintenance and Repair Workers, General make per hour in Rapid City?

    The median hourly wage for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General in Rapid City, SD is $21.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.06 or more per hour.

    Is Rapid City above or below average for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salaries?

    The median Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary in Rapid City, SD is 6.6% below the national median of $48,620. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General in Rapid City?

    Entry-level Maintenance and Repair Workers, General (10th percentile) earn around $35,920 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,220.