Office Clerks, General Salary in Rapid City, SD

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

Median annual salary $39,510 -9.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.00
10th percentile $29,140
90th percentile $48,920
Employed locally 450
National median $43,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,140
    25th
    $32,460
    50th (median)
    $39,510
    75th
    $40,670
    90th
    $48,920

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Office Clerks, General salary vs area income 55% Median Office Clerks, General salary is 45% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Office Clerks, General

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Boulder, CO $60,320
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $58,920
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,330
    Colorado $56,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $55,790
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $53,780

    Nearby metros — Office Clerks, General salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $40,200
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $37,350
    Gadsden, AL $29,060

    Related occupations in Rapid City, SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,090
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $36,220
    Customer Service Representatives $37,110
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $40,040
    Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $29,390
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $39,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Office Clerks, General make per hour in Rapid City?

    The median hourly wage for Office Clerks, General in Rapid City, SD is $19.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.33 or more per hour.

    Is Rapid City above or below average for Office Clerks, General salaries?

    The median Office Clerks, General salary in Rapid City, SD is 9.4% below the national median of $43,630. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Office Clerks, General in Rapid City?

    Entry-level Office Clerks, General (10th percentile) earn around $29,140 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,460.