Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Rapid City, SD

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

Median annual salary $44,290 -26.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.29
10th percentile $40,060
90th percentile $72,160
Employed locally 30
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,060
    25th
    $40,060
    50th (median)
    $44,290
    75th
    $58,720
    90th
    $72,160

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 62% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 38% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cheyenne, WY $118,900
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $116,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $102,760
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $101,100
    Vallejo, CA $98,680
    Las Cruces, NM $97,490

    Nearby metros — Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $51,800
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $49,460

    Related occupations in Rapid City, SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $50,400
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $54,020
    Social and Human Service Assistants $35,870
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $54,530
    Community Health Workers $45,700
    Healthcare Social Workers $58,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers make per hour in Rapid City?

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Rapid City, SD is $21.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.69 or more per hour.

    Is Rapid City above or below average for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salaries?

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Rapid City, SD is 26.3% below the national median of $60,060. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Rapid City?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $40,060 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,060.