Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Rapid City, SD

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

Median annual salary $59,230 -22.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.47
10th percentile $50,570
90th percentile $79,750
Employed locally 300
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,570
    25th
    $56,000
    50th (median)
    $59,230
    75th
    $65,560
    90th
    $79,750

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 82% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 18% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $150,650
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $133,190
    Carson City, NV $131,210
    Napa, CA $128,980
    Vallejo, CA $128,470
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $123,140

    Nearby metros — Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $79,730
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $78,350
    Gadsden, AL $41,500

    Related occupations in Rapid City, SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Firefighters $48,160
    Security Guards $36,450
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $48,680
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $77,440
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $34,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $104,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers make per hour in Rapid City?

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Rapid City, SD is $28.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.11 or more per hour.

    Is Rapid City above or below average for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries?

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Rapid City, SD is 22.4% below the national median of $76,290. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Rapid City?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $50,570 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,000.