Technical Scientist Salary in Rapid City, SD

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Technical Scientist in Rapid City, SD is $124,904. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $99,453 to a high of $149,111, with most professionals earning between $111,582 and $137,575.

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Average Salary Range for Technical Scientist in Rapid City, SD

Average Base Salary

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111582

137575

124904

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

117894

152198

134438

What is the average salary for Technical Scientist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Technical Scientist in Rapid City, SD. The base salary for Technical Scientist ranges from $111,582 to $137,575 with the average base salary of $124,904. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $117,894 to $152,198 with the average total cash compensation of $134,438.

View Average Salary for Technical Scientist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$124,904	$111,582 - $137,575
Bonus	$9,534	$6,312 - $14,623
Total Pay	$134,438	$117,894 - $152,198

* 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.

Technical Scientist Salary Near Rapid City, SD

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Deadwood, SD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,701 - $135,256	COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Gillette, WY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $113,751 - $140,249	COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Pierre, SD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $105,639 - $130,247	COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Casper, WY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,694 - $147,577	COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Sheridan, WY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,494 - $147,330	COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Dickinson, ND	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $122,817 - $151,427	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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