Correctional Officer and Jailer Salary in Rapid City, South Dakota

The annual salary statistics of correctional officers and jailers in Rapid City, South Dakota is shown in Table 1. The wage data of correctional officers and jailers in Rapid City is based on the national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2022 and published in April 2023 [1].

Table 1. Annual Salary of Correctional Officers and Jailers in Rapid City, South Dakota

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$38,150
25th Percentile Wage
$43,010
50th Percentile Wage
$48,770
75th Percentile Wage
$60,670
90th Percentile Wage
$60,670

Table 1 shows the average annual salary for correctional officers and jailers in Rapid City, South Dakota in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) is $60,670. The median (50th percentile) annual salary is $48,770. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent earners is $38,150.

Median salary trend (2012 to 2022)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of correctional officers and jailers from 2012 to 2022.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth10-Year Growth
2022
$48,770
4.47% 16.59%
2021
$46,590
-1.40% -
2020
$47,240
2.62% -
2019
$46,000
-2.76% -
2017
$47,270
4.72% -
2016
$45,040
3.49% -
2015
$43,470
4.07% -
2014
$41,700
1.44% -
2013
$41,100
1.02% -
2012
$40,680
- -

Table 2. Compare Correctional Officer and Jailer Salary in Rapid City with Other South Dakota Cities

From Table 3 we note that with a median annual salary of $48,770, Rapid City is the highest paying city for correctional officers and jailers in state of South Dakota, followed by Sioux City (median annual salary $45,030). In comparison, the median annual salary of correctional officers and jailers in Rapid City is 7.7 percent (7.7%) higher than that in Sioux City.

Cities/Areas Median Annual Salary
Rapid City
$48,770
Sioux City
$45,030
Sioux Falls
$43,160
Eastern South Dakota nonmetropolitan area
$39,710
Western South Dakota nonmetropolitan area
$39,330
Central South Dakota nonmetropolitan area
$33,380

See also: Top paying jobs in Rapid City, South Dakota.