Roofers Salary in Rapid City, SD

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

Median annual salary $46,510 -8.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.36
10th percentile $34,410
90th percentile $60,230
Employed locally 120
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,410
    25th
    $35,810
    50th (median)
    $46,510
    75th
    $58,280
    90th
    $60,230

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Roofers salary vs area income 65% Median Roofers salary is 35% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Roofers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $91,920
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $87,790
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $86,640
    Duluth, MN-WI $85,520
    Worcester, MA $83,140
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $79,040

    Nearby metros — Roofers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $49,300
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $45,970

    Related occupations in Rapid City, SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$47,230
    Electricians$57,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$75,260
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$55,930
    Construction Laborers$42,980
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$52,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Rapid City?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Rapid City, SD is $22.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.96 or more per hour.

    Is Rapid City above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Rapid City, SD is 8.8% below the national median of $50,970. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Roofers in Rapid City?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $34,410 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,810.