Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Rapid City, SD

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

Median annual salary $36,220 -2.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.41
10th percentile $27,680
90th percentile $46,470
Employed locally 1,140
National median $37,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,680
    25th
    $31,440
    50th (median)
    $36,220
    75th
    $39,680
    90th
    $46,470

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Receptionists and Information Clerks salary vs area income 50% Median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary is 50% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Receptionists and Information Clerks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $48,060
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $45,710
    Vallejo, CA $45,580
    Napa, CA $45,440
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $45,430
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,300

    Nearby metros — Receptionists and Information Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $37,840
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $36,840
    Gadsden, AL $28,120

    Related occupations in Rapid City, SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,090
    Customer Service Representatives $37,110
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $40,040
    Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $29,390
    Office Clerks, General $39,510
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $39,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Receptionists and Information Clerks make per hour in Rapid City?

    The median hourly wage for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Rapid City, SD is $17.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.99 or more per hour.

    Is Rapid City above or below average for Receptionists and Information Clerks salaries?

    The median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Rapid City, SD is 2.7% below the national median of $37,230. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Rapid City?

    Entry-level Receptionists and Information Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $27,680 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,440.