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Rapid City, South Dakota Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Net hiring is positive (+60 this week — 92 added vs 32 removed)
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.07/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (28% appear duplicated)

Rapid City, South Dakota job market overview (May 2026)

The Rapid City, South Dakota job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 257 active job postings tracked here, 34% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and cook / kitchen, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in crew / cashier and cook / kitchen.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Rapid City, South Dakota job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time26—$18.07/hr n=5
Temporary8——
Full-time8——
Intern4——
Contract3——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Food Service / Restaurants135——
Retail108—$18.07/hr n=6
Consumer Goods28—$18.07/hr n=6
Healthcare23——
Financial Services7——

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier34
  • Cook / Kitchen23
  • Food Service17
  • Store Supervisor / Manager17
  • Retail Associate16
  • Server / Host13

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers28
  • Managers, All Other11
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers8
  • Retail Salespersons7
  • Cooks, Restaurant3
  • Bartenders3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants135
  • Retail108
  • Consumer Goods28
  • Healthcare23
  • Financial Services7
  • Transportation & Logistics5

Employment mix

  • Unspecified208 · 81%
  • Part-time26 · 10%
  • Temporary8 · 3%
  • Full-time8 · 3%
  • Intern4 · 2%
  • Contract3 · 1%

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