Physician Assistants Salary in Rapid City, SD

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

Median annual salary $122,160 -8.3% vs national
Median hourly $58.73
10th percentile $93,810
90th percentile $150,630
Employed locally 130
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $93,810
    25th
    $109,370
    50th (median)
    $122,160
    75th
    $145,550
    90th
    $150,630

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 170% Median Physician Assistants salary is 70% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physician Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $215,600
    Napa, CA $183,930
    Vallejo, CA $180,540
    Modesto, CA $178,520
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $167,140
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $167,090

    Nearby metros — Physician Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $128,130
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $126,500

    Related occupations in Rapid City, SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $69,510
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $49,970
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $53,110
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,010
    Nurse Practitioners $111,810
    Pharmacists $153,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Rapid City?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Rapid City, SD is $58.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.94 or more per hour.

    Is Rapid City above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Rapid City, SD is 8.3% below the national median of $133,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $93,810 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $109,370.