Surgical Technologists Salary in Rapid City, SD

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

Median annual salary $54,030 -14% vs national
Median hourly $25.98
10th percentile $40,560
90th percentile $68,290
Employed locally 90
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,560
    25th
    $42,780
    50th (median)
    $54,030
    75th
    $61,060
    90th
    $68,290

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Technologists salary vs area income 75% Median Surgical Technologists salary is 25% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Surgical Technologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bend, OR $103,320
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,190
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $101,820
    Vallejo, CA $101,470
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $100,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $98,820

    Nearby metros — Surgical Technologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $53,220
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $50,860

    Related occupations in Rapid City, SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $69,510
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $49,970
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $53,110
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,010
    Nurse Practitioners $111,810
    Pharmacists $153,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in Rapid City?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Rapid City, SD is $25.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.51 or more per hour.

    Is Rapid City above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Rapid City, SD is 14% below the national median of $62,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $40,560 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,780.