The median annual wage for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in Rapid City, SD is $72,810 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $74,570.
Pay spans roughly $58,990 at the 10th percentile to $95,640 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $35.00 per hour. An estimated 40 people work as environmental scientists and specialists, including health in Rapid City, SD.
| Median (annual) | $72,810 |
| Mean (annual) | $74,570 |
| Median (hourly) | $35.00 |
| 10th percentile | $58,990 |
| 90th percentile | $95,640 |
| Employment | 40 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.