Postdoctoral Scholar Salary in Rapid City, South Dakota

How much does a Postdoctoral Scholar make in Rapid City, SD?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Postdoctoral Scholar in Rapid City, SD is $43,513. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $39,143 to $48,640, with most professionals earning between $35,164 and $53,308.

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December 16, 2022

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March 08, 2023

Works with faculty and partners to identify new research opportunities and plan for each accordingly.

March 30, 2023

Train talented transdisciplinary postdoctoral trainees to become independent scientists in obesity and CVD capable of working within and leading transdisciplinary research teams.

November 10, 2022

Review of applications will begin immediately, and priority given to those received by September 15, 2019.

January 14, 2023

Manages the administrative component of the online content management system (OJS), working closely with Research Librarians.

February 14, 2023

Develop new bioinformatic service offerings to reflect advances in the field of bioinformatics and current research needs of clients.

March 12, 2023

Demonstrate the ability to provide support to the peers and collaborative partners and other students, have excellent communications skills and be able to articulate clearly the scientific and technical needs in the field, set clear goals and work within an interdisciplinary setting.

March 24, 2023

Postdoctoral Scholars are engaged in full-time mentored advanced training to enhance professional skills and research independence, and perform primarily research and scholarship under the direction and supervision of University faculty mentors.

April 11, 2023

Assists with annual Interview Program, Summer Academy, and other activities of the Presidential Scholars Program, as needed.

May 07, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Postdoctoral Scholar in Rapid City, SD

Average Base Salary

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39143

48640

43513

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

39516

49372

43943

What is the average salary for Postdoctoral Scholar in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Postdoctoral Scholar in Rapid City, SD. The base salary for Postdoctoral Scholar ranges from $39,143 to $48,640 with the average base salary of $43,513. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $39,516 to $49,372 with the average total cash compensation of $43,943.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$43,513	$39,143 - $48,640
Bonus	$430	$373 - $732
Total Pay	$43,943	$39,516 - $49,372

* 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.

Postdoctoral Scholar Salary Near Rapid City, SD

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Deadwood, SD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $38,483 - $47,820	COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Gillette, WY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,904 - $49,586	COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Pierre, SD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $37,058 - $46,049	COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Casper, WY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,989 - $52,176	COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Sheridan, WY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,919 - $52,089	COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Dickinson, ND	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,084 - $53,537	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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