Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Rapid City, SD

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

Median annual salary $35,870 -20.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.25
10th percentile $28,380
90th percentile $44,900
Employed locally 200
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,380
    25th
    $29,960
    50th (median)
    $35,870
    75th
    $41,130
    90th
    $44,900

    Rapid City economic context

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

    Top-paying metros for Social and Human Service Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $60,230
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $59,900
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,230
    Modesto, CA $57,330
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,220
    District of Columbia $57,210

    Nearby metros — Social and Human Service Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $42,290
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $36,740
    Gadsden, AL $30,300

    Related occupations in Rapid City, SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $50,400
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $54,020
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $54,530
    Healthcare Social Workers $58,350
    Community Health Workers $45,700
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $63,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social and Human Service Assistants make per hour in Rapid City?

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Rapid City, SD is $17.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.71 or more per hour.

    Is Rapid City above or below average for Social and Human Service Assistants salaries?

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Rapid City, SD is 20.5% below the national median of $45,120. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Social and Human Service Assistants in Rapid City?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $28,380 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,960.