Operations Controller Salary in Rapid City, SD

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As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Operations Controller in Rapid City, SD is $234,887. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $200,160 to $273,281, with most professionals earning between $168,542 and $308,236.

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Requires ability to build strong relationships and function well in a heavily matrixed organizational environment, as well as develop strong relationships with external partners including Joint Ventures, sub-tenants, landlords and vendors.

August 05, 2022

Support financial planning, analysis, and reporting efforts, including the budget and quarterly forecasting.

September 01, 2022

Develops and approves changes in the design of internal controls (SOX), communicates internal control changes to accounting teams, and monitors themes in internal control findings and the overall status of remediation efforts.

December 30, 2022

Demonstrated ability to work in a highly complex matrixed organization while preserving the identity and clear objectives of the business.

January 08, 2023

Provide financial support for new product development to help ensure that the right products with the appropriate ROI are funneled into the development pipeline.

March 13, 2023

Review and examine the financial impact of new and existing investment opportunities with a view to maximizing the Product Line's return on investment (ROI).

March 26, 2023

Assist in the annual budget preparation that includes preparation/distribution to all overhead and manufacturing departments, business unit allocations and capital plan.

April 04, 2023

Prepare appropriate analyses to support entries, including adequate documentation and approval prior to recording in the financial database.

April 13, 2023

Manage the deployment of cost saving projects and other programs to drive cost out, improve productivity, reduce working capital, increase profitability and operating cash flow.

May 21, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Operations Controller in Rapid City, SD

Average Base Salary

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200160

273281

234887

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

229824

360880

284653

What is the average salary for Operations Controller in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Operations Controller in Rapid City, SD. The base salary for Operations Controller ranges from $200,160 to $273,281 with the average base salary of $234,887. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $229,824 to $360,880 with the average total cash compensation of $284,653.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$234,887	$200,160 - $273,281
Bonus	$49,766	$29,665 - $87,599
Total Pay	$284,653	$229,824 - $360,880

* 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.

Operations Controller Salary Near Rapid City, SD

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Deadwood, SD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $194,515 - $265,574	COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Gillette, WY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $201,003 - $274,432	COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Pierre, SD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $189,477 - $258,695	COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Casper, WY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $210,865 - $287,897	COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Sheridan, WY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $212,979 - $290,783	COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Dickinson, ND	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $216,173 - $295,143	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 feet (976 m) and Rapid City sits in the shadow of Black Elk Peak, which at 7,242 feet (2,207 m), is the highest point east of the Rocky Mountains. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 55.49 square miles (143.71 km2), of which 55.41 square miles (143.5 km2) is land and 0.08 square mile (0.2 km2) is water. Rapid City is located on the eastern edge of the Black Hills, and is split in half by the Dakota Hogback. ...

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