Metro profile · CBSA 39660
Healthcare wages in Rapid City, SD
26 occupations with reported wage data, scored on the WageBench 0-100 scale that blends pay, cost of living, state tax, and license access.
CRISIS PAY WATCH · FEMA
1 active disaster in South Dakota· Fire
State-level overlay — county-to-metro rollup pending.
- QURY FIRE
Active disaster declarations often drive temporary surges in travel-nurse, RT, and crisis-response pay rates. Recruiters may offer sign-on bonuses or premium hourly rates for crisis assignments. WageBench base wages do not include these premiums.
See full active disaster overlay →Latest declared 2026-03-13
COL Index (RPP)
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100 = national avg
HUD FMR (2BR)
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Fair-market rent
GSA Per Diem
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Lodging stipend cap
Avg Score
45
Across 26 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Rapid City
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
26 occupations
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists | allied | $140,340 | $140,340 | 48 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $47,850 | $47,850 | 48 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $47,840 | $47,840 | 48 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $36,760 | $36,760 | 48 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $61,960 | $61,960 | 47 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $130,740 | $130,740 | 47 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $99,120 | $99,120 | 47 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $45,210 | $45,210 | 47 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $230,530 | $230,530 | 46 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $94,120 | $94,120 | 46 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $38,500 | $38,500 | 46 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $158,140 | $158,140 | 46 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $124,160 | $124,160 | 46 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $40,690 | $40,690 | 46 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $39,720 | $39,720 | 45 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | allied | $81,840 | $81,840 | 45 |
| Paramedics | allied | $39,440 | $39,440 | 45 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $39,300 | $39,300 | 45 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $52,220 | $52,220 | 44 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $67,210 | $67,210 | 44 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $79,380 | $79,380 | 44 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $47,240 | $47,240 | 43 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $50,010 | $50,010 | 42 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $71,690 | $71,690 | 42 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $90,410 | $90,410 | 42 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | physician | $211,990 | $211,990 | 42 |
Pro tier
Travel ROI: Registered Nurses in Rapid City
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.