The median annual wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Rapid City, SD is $77,510 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $84,930.
Pay spans roughly $64,780 at the 10th percentile to $121,590 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $37.26 per hour. An estimated 40 people work as medical scientists, except epidemiologists in Rapid City, SD.
| Median (annual) | $77,510 |
| Mean (annual) | $84,930 |
| Median (hourly) | $37.26 |
| 10th percentile | $64,780 |
| 90th percentile | $121,590 |
| Employment | 40 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.