Preschool Educator Salary in Rapid City, South Dakota

How much does a Preschool Educator make in Rapid City, SD?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Preschool Educator in Rapid City, SD is $30,529. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $24,842 to a high of $37,098, with most professionals earning between $27,552 and $33,967.

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What does a Preschool Educator do?

Common responsibilities of a Preschool Educator

Provide systemic, individualized consultation to area childcare instructors regarding differentiation of instruction to meet the needs of shared students.

June 25, 2022

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

October 21, 2022

Plans with the Director and implements the approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule using the Primrose School curriculum outlines and materials.

December 11, 2022

Demonstrate quality teaching by ensuring curriculum is followed, lesson plans are effectively used and child assessment tools measure class activity success.

December 26, 2022

Supervises and manages daily functions for a class of children.

January 06, 2023

Meet regularly with support staff to review student data and programs, curriculum, and student behavioral issues.

February 11, 2023

Assist teacher in monitoring students' progress by keeping necessary records and giving feedback as requested.

April 13, 2023

Observes all rules and regulations pertaining to the health, safety, and care of children.

April 22, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Preschool Educator in Rapid City, SD

Average Base Salary

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27552

33967

30529

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

27601

34039

30563

What is the average salary for Preschool Educator in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Preschool Educator in Rapid City, SD. The base salary for Preschool Educator ranges from $27,552 to $33,967 with the average base salary of $30,529. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $27,601 to $34,039 with the average total cash compensation of $30,563.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$30,529	$27,552 - $33,967
Bonus	$34	$49 - $71
Total Pay	$30,563	$27,601 - $34,039

* 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.

Preschool Educator Salary Near Rapid City, SD

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Deadwood, SD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $27,088 - $33,395	COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Gillette, WY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $28,088 - $34,628	COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Pierre, SD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $26,084 - $32,158	COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Casper, WY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $29,555 - $36,437	COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Sheridan, WY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $29,506 - $36,376	COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Dickinson, ND	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $30,326 - $37,387	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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