The median annual wage for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Rapid City, SD is $50,810 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $54,460.
Pay spans roughly $38,550 at the 10th percentile to $77,150 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $24.43 per hour. An estimated 380 people work as automotive service technicians and mechanics in Rapid City, SD.
| Median (annual) | $50,810 |
| Mean (annual) | $54,460 |
| Median (hourly) | $24.43 |
| 10th percentile | $38,550 |
| 90th percentile | $77,150 |
| Employment | 380 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.