Forest Ecologist Salary in Rapid City, SD

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Forest Ecologist in Rapid City, SD is $58,209. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $47,584 to a high of $69,469, with most professionals earning between $52,647 and $64,103.

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Average Salary Range for Forest Ecologist in Rapid City, SD

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
52647
64103
58209

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
54309
67114
60215
What is the average salary for Forest Ecologist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Forest Ecologist in Rapid City, SD. The base salary for Forest Ecologist ranges from $52,647 to $64,103 with the average base salary of $58,209. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $54,309 to $67,114 with the average total cash compensation of $60,215.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $58,209 $52,647 - $64,103
Bonus $2,006 $1,661 - $3,011
Total Pay $60,215 $54,309 - $67,114
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Forest Ecologist Salary Near Rapid City, SD

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Deadwood, SD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,760 - $63,023 COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Gillette, WY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,671 - $65,349 COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Pierre, SD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,843 - $60,689 COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Casper, WY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,475 - $68,764 COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Sheridan, WY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,380 - $68,648 COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Dickinson, ND AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,948 - $70,557 COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
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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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