How much does a Bridge Operator make in Rapid City, SD?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Bridge Operator in Rapid City, SD is $71,919. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $64,374 to $79,993, with most professionals earning between $57,505 and $87,345.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Bridge Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Bridge Operator Salary $57,505 Rapid City,SD April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Bridge Operator Salary $64,374 Rapid City,SD April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Bridge Operator Salary $71,919 Rapid City,SD April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Bridge Operator Salary $79,993 Rapid City,SD April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Bridge Operator Salary $87,345 Rapid City,SD April 01, 2025
25% $64,374 10% $57,505 90% $87,345 75% $79,993 $71,919 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Heavy Equipment Operator III

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Bridge Operator

    5 - 7 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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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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Skills associated with Bridge Operator: Bridge, C, Front

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