As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Loadmaster in Rapid City, SD is $64,759, equivalent to $31 per hour, $1,245 weekly, or $5,397 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Loadmaster in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Loadmaster in Rapid City, SD vary widely, spanning from $52,983 to $82,606. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($58,595) and 75th percentile ($74,101), while top earners (90th percentile) make $82,606 per year. This $15,506 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Supply Chain, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Rapid City Loadmaster often earn 2.1% lower than national averages. However, Rapid City currently ranks 756 statewide for Loadmaster 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
Loadmaster Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Loadmaster Salary $52,983 Rapid City, SD April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Loadmaster Salary $58,595 Rapid City, SD April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Loadmaster Salary $64,759 Rapid City, SD April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Loadmaster Salary $74,101 Rapid City, SD April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Loadmaster Salary $82,606 Rapid City, SD April 01, 2026
25% $58,595 10% $52,983 90% $82,606 75% $74,101 $64,759 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Loadmaster ?

A loadmaster is an aircrew member on civilian aircraft or military transport aircraft tasked with the safe loading, transport and unloading of aerial cargoes. Loadmasters serve in the militaries and civilian airlines of many nations....

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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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