Project Management Specialists Salary in Rapid City, SD

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

Median annual salary $72,610 -27.9% vs national
Median hourly $34.91
10th percentile $65,540
90th percentile $112,330
Employed locally 230
National median $100,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,540
    25th
    $72,610
    50th (median)
    $72,610
    75th
    $94,420
    90th
    $112,330

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Project Management Specialists salary vs area income 101% Median Project Management Specialists salary is 1% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Project Management Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $136,250
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $132,530
    Boulder, CO $125,960
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $125,390
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $123,670
    Huntsville, AL $122,430

    Nearby metros — Project Management Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $83,000
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $82,750

    Related occupations in Rapid City, SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $77,010
    Management Analysts $80,960
    Loan Officers $77,800
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $77,940
    Human Resources Specialists $62,410
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $64,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Project Management Specialists make per hour in Rapid City?

    The median hourly wage for Project Management Specialists in Rapid City, SD is $34.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.86 or more per hour.

    Is Rapid City above or below average for Project Management Specialists salaries?

    The median Project Management Specialists salary in Rapid City, SD is 27.9% below the national median of $100,750. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Project Management Specialists in Rapid City?

    Entry-level Project Management Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $65,540 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,610.