Tutors Salary in Rapid City, SD

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

Median annual salary $62,040 +54.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.83
10th percentile $45,400
90th percentile $76,560
Employed locally 30
National median $40,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,400
    25th
    $49,160
    50th (median)
    $62,040
    75th
    $62,040
    90th
    $76,560

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Tutors salary vs area income 86% Median Tutors salary is 14% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Tutors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Casper, WY $99,590
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $79,620
    Midland, MI $76,680
    Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $72,800
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $72,500
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $64,840

    Nearby metros — Tutors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $37,330
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $34,240

    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 Tutors make per hour in Rapid City?

    The median hourly wage for Tutors in Rapid City, SD is $29.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.81 or more per hour.

    Is Rapid City above or below average for Tutors salaries?

    The median Tutors salary in Rapid City, SD is 54.8% above the national median of $40,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Tutors (10th percentile) earn around $45,400 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,160.