Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Rapid City, SD

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

Median annual salary $56,170 -19.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,840
90th percentile $61,780
Employed locally 110
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,840
    25th
    $49,990
    50th (median)
    $56,170
    75th
    $60,700
    90th
    $61,780

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 78% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 22% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $108,790
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,800
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $103,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $102,250
    Modesto, CA $102,240
    California $101,250

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $59,050
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $48,720

    Related occupations in Rapid City, SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $26,480
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $48,640
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $52,770
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $50,580
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $30,370
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $32,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Secondary School make per hour in Rapid City?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Rapid City, SD is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Rapid City above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Rapid City, SD is 19.3% below the national median of $69,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Rapid City?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $47,840 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,990.