Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Rapid City, SD

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

Median annual salary $45,940 -9.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.09
10th percentile $37,630
90th percentile $55,470
Employed locally 60
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,630
    25th
    $37,630
    50th (median)
    $45,940
    75th
    $46,910
    90th
    $55,470

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 64% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 36% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Public Safety Telecommunicators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $125,310
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,110
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $87,870
    Vallejo, CA $87,220
    Napa, CA $84,260
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $83,110

    Nearby metros — Public Safety Telecommunicators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $58,560
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $50,170
    Gadsden, AL $36,380

    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 Public Safety Telecommunicators make per hour in Rapid City?

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Rapid City, SD is $22.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.67 or more per hour.

    Is Rapid City above or below average for Public Safety Telecommunicators salaries?

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Rapid City, SD is 9.4% below the national median of $50,730. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Rapid City?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $37,630 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,630.