The median annual wage for Dental Assistants in Rapid City, SD is $47,010 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $48,280.
Pay spans roughly $38,010 at the 10th percentile to $62,460 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.60 per hour. An estimated 300 people work as dental assistants in Rapid City, SD.
| Median (annual) | $47,010 |
| Mean (annual) | $48,280 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.60 |
| 10th percentile | $38,010 |
| 90th percentile | $62,460 |
| Employment | 300 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.