The median annual wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Rapid City, SD is $30,370 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $33,330.
Pay spans roughly $29,340 at the 10th percentile to $44,850 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $14.60 per hour. An estimated 160 people work as preschool teachers, except special education in Rapid City, SD.
| Median (annual) | $30,370 |
| Mean (annual) | $33,330 |
| Median (hourly) | $14.60 |
| 10th percentile | $29,340 |
| 90th percentile | $44,850 |
| Employment | 160 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.