Property Appraisers and Assessors Salary in Rapid City, SD

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

Median annual salary $60,130 -8.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.91
10th percentile $45,540
90th percentile $80,760
Employed locally 60
National median $65,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,540
    25th
    $47,310
    50th (median)
    $60,130
    75th
    $73,820
    90th
    $80,760

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Property Appraisers and Assessors salary vs area income 84% Median Property Appraisers and Assessors salary is 16% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Property Appraisers and Assessors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $105,290
    District of Columbia $105,000
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $104,400
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $102,350
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $100,970
    Vallejo, CA $100,590

    Nearby metros — Property Appraisers and Assessors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $61,690
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $61,670

    Related occupations in Rapid City, SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$77,010
    Management Analysts$80,960
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$77,940
    Loan Officers$77,800
    Human Resources Specialists$62,410
    Project Management Specialists$72,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Property Appraisers and Assessors make per hour in Rapid City?

    The median hourly wage for Property Appraisers and Assessors in Rapid City, SD is $28.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.54 or more per hour.

    Is Rapid City above or below average for Property Appraisers and Assessors salaries?

    The median Property Appraisers and Assessors salary in Rapid City, SD is 8.1% below the national median of $65,420. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Property Appraisers and Assessors in Rapid City?

    Entry-level Property Appraisers and Assessors (10th percentile) earn around $45,540 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,310.