Phlebotomists Salary in Rapid City, SD

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

Median annual salary $35,280 -19.2% vs national
Median hourly $16.96
10th percentile $31,450
90th percentile $43,680
Employed locally 90
National median $43,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,450
    25th
    $31,840
    50th (median)
    $35,280
    75th
    $41,230
    90th
    $43,680

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Phlebotomists salary vs area income 49% Median Phlebotomists salary is 51% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Phlebotomists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $61,350
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $61,210
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $60,810
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,850
    Napa, CA $59,840
    Redding, CA $58,400

    Nearby metros — Phlebotomists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $38,420
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $36,470
    Gadsden, AL $35,080

    Related occupations in Rapid City, SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants$37,250
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$36,080
    Dental Assistants$47,010
    Medical Assistants$38,810
    Medical Transcriptionists$52,310
    Medical Equipment Preparers$41,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Phlebotomists make per hour in Rapid City?

    The median hourly wage for Phlebotomists in Rapid City, SD is $16.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.68 or more per hour.

    Is Rapid City above or below average for Phlebotomists salaries?

    The median Phlebotomists salary in Rapid City, SD is 19.2% below the national median of $43,660. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Phlebotomists in Rapid City?

    Entry-level Phlebotomists (10th percentile) earn around $31,450 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,840.