As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for R Programmer in Rapid City, SD is $78,719, equivalent to $38 per hour, $1,514 weekly, or $6,560 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for R Programmer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for R Programmer in Rapid City, SD vary widely, spanning from $64,189 to $90,829. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($71,114) and 75th percentile ($85,058), while top earners (90th percentile) make $90,829 per year. This $13,944 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Application Development, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Rapid City R Programmer often earn 2.1% lower than national averages. However, Rapid City currently ranks 756 statewide for R Programmer 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
R Programmer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile R Programmer Salary $64,189 Rapid City, SD April 01, 2026
25th Percentile R Programmer Salary $71,114 Rapid City, SD April 01, 2026
50th Percentile R Programmer Salary $78,719 Rapid City, SD April 01, 2026
75th Percentile R Programmer Salary $85,058 Rapid City, SD April 01, 2026
90th Percentile R Programmer Salary $90,829 Rapid City, SD April 01, 2026
25% $71,114 10% $64,189 90% $90,829 75% $85,058 $78,719 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

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