The median annual wage for Machinists in Rapid City, SD is $55,180 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $53,130.
Pay spans roughly $39,790 at the 10th percentile to $69,020 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $26.53 per hour. An estimated 40 people work as machinists in Rapid City, SD.
| Median (annual) | $55,180 |
| Mean (annual) | $53,130 |
| Median (hourly) | $26.53 |
| 10th percentile | $39,790 |
| 90th percentile | $69,020 |
| Employment | 40 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.