Postal Service Clerks Salary in Rapid City, SD

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

Median annual salary $57,870 -6.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.82
10th percentile $35,150
90th percentile $74,050
Employed locally 40
National median $61,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,150
    25th
    $42,600
    50th (median)
    $57,870
    75th
    $68,830
    90th
    $74,050

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Clerks salary vs area income 80% Median Postal Service Clerks salary is 20% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Postal Service Clerks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA $72,500
    Rocky Mount, NC $69,760
    Guam $68,810
    St. Cloud, MN $68,680
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $68,120
    Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC $67,830

    Nearby metros — Postal Service Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $64,540
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $57,870

    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 Postal Service Clerks make per hour in Rapid City?

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Clerks in Rapid City, SD is $27.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.07 or more per hour.

    Is Rapid City above or below average for Postal Service Clerks salaries?

    The median Postal Service Clerks salary in Rapid City, SD is 6.1% below the national median of $61,630. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Postal Service Clerks in Rapid City?

    Entry-level Postal Service Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $35,150 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,600.