Lead Systems Administrator Salary in Rapid City, SD

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As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lead Systems Administrator in Rapid City, SD is $103,718. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $82,708 to a high of $125,577, with most professionals earning between $92,721 and $115,160.

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Average Salary Range for Lead Systems Administrator in Rapid City, SD

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
92721
115160
103718

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
95417
121454
107897
What is the average salary for Lead Systems Administrator in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead Systems Administrator in Rapid City, SD. The base salary for Lead Systems Administrator ranges from $92,721 to $115,160 with the average base salary of $103,718. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $95,417 to $121,454 with the average total cash compensation of $107,897.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $103,718 $92,721 - $115,160
Bonus $4,179 $2,697 - $6,294
Total Pay $107,897 $95,417 - $121,454
* 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.

Lead Systems Administrator Salary Near Rapid City, SD

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Deadwood, SD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,158 - $113,219 COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Gillette, WY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $94,523 - $117,399 COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Pierre, SD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,782 - $109,026 COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Casper, WY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,462 - $123,533 COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Sheridan, WY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,295 - $123,326 COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Dickinson, ND AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,056 - $126,755 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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