As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Appraiser Trainee in Rapid City, SD is $67,859, equivalent to $33 per hour, $1,305 weekly, or $5,655 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Appraiser Trainee in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Appraiser Trainee in Rapid City, SD vary widely, spanning from $53,049 to $81,846. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($60,107) and 75th percentile ($75,180), while top earners (90th percentile) make $81,846 per year. This $15,073 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Logistics, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Rapid City Appraiser Trainee often earn 2.0% lower than national averages. However, Rapid City currently ranks 764 statewide for Appraiser Trainee job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Appraiser Trainee Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Appraiser Trainee Salary $53,049 Rapid City, SD November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Appraiser Trainee Salary $60,107 Rapid City, SD November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Appraiser Trainee Salary $67,859 Rapid City, SD November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Appraiser Trainee Salary $75,180 Rapid City, SD November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Appraiser Trainee Salary $81,846 Rapid City, SD November 01, 2026
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    Appraiser Trainee

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Appraiser Sr. (Residential Real Estate)

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Appraiser Trainee in Rapid City, SD. The base salary for Appraiser Trainee ranges from $60,107 to $75,180 with the average base salary of $67,859. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $57,161 to $76,178 with the average total cash compensation of $64,144.

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About Rapid City, South Dakota    Rapid City is located at 44°04′34″N 103°13′42″W / 44.076188°N 103.228299°W / 44.076188; -103.228299. The downtown elevation of Rapid City is 3,202 ....More

Rapid City, South Dakota  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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