Personal Financial Advisors Salary in Rapid City, SD

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

Median annual salary $103,760 +1.6% vs national
Median hourly $49.89
10th percentile $81,190
90th percentile $169,360
Employed locally 70
National median $102,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,190
    25th
    $101,840
    50th (median)
    $103,760
    75th
    $115,490
    90th
    $169,360

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Personal Financial Advisors salary vs area income 144% Median Personal Financial Advisors salary is 44% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Personal Financial Advisors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $169,520
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $168,350
    New York $167,970
    Boise City, ID $167,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $157,510
    Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC $155,950

    Nearby metros — Personal Financial Advisors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $120,580
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $78,120

    Related occupations in Rapid City, SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$77,010
    Management Analysts$80,960
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$77,940
    Loan Officers$77,800
    Human Resources Specialists$62,410
    Project Management Specialists$72,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Personal Financial Advisors make per hour in Rapid City?

    The median hourly wage for Personal Financial Advisors in Rapid City, SD is $49.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.42 or more per hour.

    Is Rapid City above or below average for Personal Financial Advisors salaries?

    The median Personal Financial Advisors salary in Rapid City, SD is 1.6% above the national median of $102,140. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Personal Financial Advisors in Rapid City?

    Entry-level Personal Financial Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $81,190 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $101,840.