Natural Sciences Managers Salary in Rapid City, SD

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

Median annual salary $129,960 -19.4% vs national
Median hourly $62.48
10th percentile $94,520
90th percentile $255,850
Employed locally 30
National median $161,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $94,520
    25th
    $101,580
    50th (median)
    $129,960
    75th
    $149,430
    90th
    $255,850

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Natural Sciences Managers salary vs area income 181% Median Natural Sciences Managers salary is 81% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Natural Sciences Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $222,840
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $221,480
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $219,380
    Massachusetts $218,800
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $211,880
    Worcester, MA $211,400

    Nearby metros — Natural Sciences Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $151,830
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $98,970

    Related occupations in Rapid City, SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $128,290
    Food Service Managers $60,240
    Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $45,870
    Construction Managers $111,480
    Medical and Health Services Managers $117,860
    Financial Managers $148,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Natural Sciences Managers make per hour in Rapid City?

    The median hourly wage for Natural Sciences Managers in Rapid City, SD is $62.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $123.00 or more per hour.

    Is Rapid City above or below average for Natural Sciences Managers salaries?

    The median Natural Sciences Managers salary in Rapid City, SD is 19.4% below the national median of $161,180. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Natural Sciences Managers in Rapid City?

    Entry-level Natural Sciences Managers (10th percentile) earn around $94,520 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $101,580.