Prison Officer Salary in Rapid City, SD

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How much does a Prison Officer make in Rapid City, SD?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Prison Officer in Rapid City, SD is $46,030. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $36,609 to a high of $55,745, with most professionals earning between $41,099 and $51,115.

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What is a Prison Officer?

Prison Officer is one term for a uniformed official, responsible for the supervision, safety, and security of prisoners in a prison, jail, or similar form of secure custody. They are responsible for the care, custody, and control of individuals who have been arrested and are awaiting trial while on remand or who have been convicted of a crime and sentenced to serve time in a prison or jail. They are also responsible for the safety and security of the facility itself. Most officers are employed by the government of the jurisdiction in which they operate, though some are employed by private comp...

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Average Salary Range for Prison Officer in Rapid City, SD

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What is the average salary for Prison Officer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Prison Officer in Rapid City, SD. The base salary for Prison Officer ranges from $41,099 to $51,115 with the average base salary of $46,030. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $41,099 to $51,115 with the average total cash compensation of $46,030.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $46,030 $41,099 - $51,115
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $46,030 $41,099 - $51,115
* 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.

Prison Officer Salary Near Rapid City, SD

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Deadwood, SD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,939 - $49,674 COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Gillette, WY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,272 - $51,331 COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Pierre, SD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $38,905 - $48,387 COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Casper, WY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,297 - $53,849 COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Sheridan, WY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,731 - $54,389 COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Dickinson, ND AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,386 - $55,205 COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
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JOB TITLE Prison Counselor LOCATION Rapid City, SD MINIMUM SALARY $35,772 MAXIMUM SALARY $45,748
JOB TITLE Prison Teacher LOCATION Rapid City, SD MINIMUM SALARY $35,225 MAXIMUM SALARY $54,807
JOB TITLE Prison Governor LOCATION Rapid City, SD MINIMUM SALARY $36,273 MAXIMUM SALARY $45,413
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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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