Tellers Salary in Rapid City, SD

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

Median annual salary $38,560 -2% vs national
Median hourly $18.54
10th percentile $31,630
90th percentile $45,350
Employed locally 220
National median $39,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,630
    25th
    $34,880
    50th (median)
    $38,560
    75th
    $40,630
    90th
    $45,350

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Tellers salary vs area income 54% Median Tellers salary is 46% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Tellers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,020
    Napa, CA $49,180
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,670
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $48,650
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $47,850
    New Haven, CT $47,780

    Nearby metros — Tellers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $36,990
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $36,310
    Gadsden, AL $31,310

    Related occupations in Rapid City, SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,090
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $36,220
    Customer Service Representatives $37,110
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $40,040
    Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $29,390
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $39,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tellers make per hour in Rapid City?

    The median hourly wage for Tellers in Rapid City, SD is $18.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.16 or more per hour.

    Is Rapid City above or below average for Tellers salaries?

    The median Tellers salary in Rapid City, SD is 2% below the national median of $39,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Tellers (10th percentile) earn around $31,630 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,880.