Web Developers Salary in Rapid City, SD

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

Median annual salary $50,420 -44.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.24
10th percentile $37,370
90th percentile $65,720
Employed locally 60
National median $90,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,370
    25th
    $44,370
    50th (median)
    $50,420
    75th
    $55,990
    90th
    $65,720

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Web Developers salary vs area income 70% Median Web Developers salary is 30% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Web Developers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $161,750
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $157,490
    Rochester, MN $127,700
    Columbia, SC $126,380
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $126,040
    Vallejo, CA $123,370

    Nearby metros — Web Developers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $54,330

    Related occupations in Rapid City, SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$63,530
    Software Developers$92,460
    Computer User Support Specialists$45,020
    Computer Systems Analysts$96,350
    Computer Occupations, All Other$95,260
    Information Security Analysts$102,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Web Developers make per hour in Rapid City?

    The median hourly wage for Web Developers in Rapid City, SD is $24.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.93 or more per hour.

    Is Rapid City above or below average for Web Developers salaries?

    The median Web Developers salary in Rapid City, SD is 44.6% below the national median of $90,930. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Web Developers (10th percentile) earn around $37,370 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,370.