The median annual wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Rapid City, SD is $29,140 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $30,950.
Pay spans roughly $25,700 at the 10th percentile to $39,110 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $14.01 per hour. An estimated 1,320 people work as waiters and waitresses in Rapid City, SD.
| Median (annual) | $29,140 |
| Mean (annual) | $30,950 |
| Median (hourly) | $14.01 |
| 10th percentile | $25,700 |
| 90th percentile | $39,110 |
| Employment | 1,320 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.