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Physician Assistants Salary in Rapid City, SD (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 150 employed

Annual Mean
$129,590
$62.31/hr
Annual Median
$130,740
$62.86/hr
Bottom 10%
$97,110
$46.69/hr
Top 10%
$157,950
$75.94/hr
Location vs National Average
Rapid City, SD
$129,590
Difference
-8.3% vs US avg
US National
$141,280

Salary Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual
10th Percentile
Bottom 10%
$97,110
25th Percentile
Lower quarter
$113,340
50th PercentileMedian
Median
$130,740
75th Percentile
Upper quarter
$145,390
90th Percentile
Top 10%
$157,950

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$97K

25th

$113K

Median

$131K

75th

$145K

90th

$158K

Rapid City, SD has a relatively small Physician Assistants workforce (approximately 150 positions). Job opportunities may be more competitive.

In Rapid City, SD, Physician Assistants salaries range from $97,110 at the 10th percentile to $157,950 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $60,840 (47% of the median). This relatively narrow range suggests more consistent pay across employers in this area.

Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Public domain · Not affiliated with BLS.