As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Plasterer in Rapid City, SD is $41,580, equivalent to $20 per hour, $800 weekly, or $3,465 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Plasterer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Plasterer in Rapid City, SD vary widely, spanning from $32,143 to $45,199. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($36,640) and 75th percentile ($43,474), while top earners (90th percentile) make $45,199 per year. This $6,834 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Painting, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Rapid City Plasterer often earn 2.1% lower than national averages. However, Rapid City currently ranks 756 statewide for Plasterer 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
Plasterer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Plasterer Salary $32,143 Rapid City, SD April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Plasterer Salary $36,640 Rapid City, SD April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Plasterer Salary $41,580 Rapid City, SD April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Plasterer Salary $43,474 Rapid City, SD April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Plasterer Salary $45,199 Rapid City, SD April 01, 2026
25% $36,640 10% $32,143 90% $45,199 75% $43,474 $41,580 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Plasterer ?

A plasterer is a tradesman who works with plaster, such as forming a layer of plaster on an interior wall or plaster decorative moldings on ceilings or walls. The process of creating plasterwork, called plastering, has been used in building construction for centuries....

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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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