How much does a Fire Chief make in Rapid City, SD?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Fire Chief in Rapid City, SD is $79,319. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $69,735 to $86,727, with most professionals earning between $61,010 and $93,471.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Fire Chief Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $61,010 Rapid City,SD March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $69,735 Rapid City,SD March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $79,319 Rapid City,SD March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $86,727 Rapid City,SD March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $93,471 Rapid City,SD March 01, 2025
25% $69,735 10% $61,010 90% $93,471 75% $86,727 $79,319 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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A fire chief is a top executive rank or commanding officer in a fire department....

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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 Fire Chief in Rapid City, SD. The base salary for Fire Chief ranges from $69,735 to $86,727 with the average base salary of $79,319. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $69,735 to $86,727 with the average total cash compensation of $79,319.

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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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