As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Pipelayer in Rapid City, SD is $54,993, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,058 weekly, or $4,583 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Pipelayer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Pipelayer in Rapid City, SD vary widely, spanning from $46,380 to $65,307. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($50,485) and 75th percentile ($60,392), while top earners (90th percentile) make $65,307 per year. This $9,907 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Troubleshooting or Pneumatics, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Rapid City Pipelayer often earn 2.1% lower than national averages. However, Rapid City currently ranks 756 statewide for Pipelayer 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
Pipelayer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Pipelayer Salary $46,380 Rapid City, SD April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Pipelayer Salary $50,485 Rapid City, SD April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Pipelayer Salary $54,993 Rapid City, SD April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Pipelayer Salary $60,392 Rapid City, SD April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Pipelayer Salary $65,307 Rapid City, SD April 01, 2026
25% $50,485 10% $46,380 90% $65,307 75% $60,392 $54,993 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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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