Surveyors Salary in Rapid City, SD

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

Median annual salary $84,420 +16.1% vs national
Median hourly $40.59
10th percentile $63,630
90th percentile $121,270
Employed locally 60
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,630
    25th
    $75,790
    50th (median)
    $84,420
    75th
    $95,830
    90th
    $121,270

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 117% Median Surveyors salary is 17% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Surveyors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Yuba City, CA $130,730
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $124,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $122,690
    Redding, CA $121,250
    Fresno, CA $115,620
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $110,450

    Nearby metros — Surveyors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $86,610

    Related occupations in Rapid City, SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$91,900
    Mechanical Engineers$90,460
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$54,080
    Engineers, All Other$82,970
    Electrical Engineers$95,640
    Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$49,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Rapid City?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Rapid City, SD is $40.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.42 or more per hour.

    Is Rapid City above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Rapid City, SD is 16.1% above the national median of $72,740. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $63,630 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,790.