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Site Reliability Engineer Salary in Rapid City, South Dakota

The median site reliability engineer salary in Rapid City, SD is $123,250 per year, which is 15% below the national median and 2.4% above the South Dakota state average.

City Median
$123,250
vs State Avg
+$2,900
vs National
$-21,750
Cost of Living
90%

Site Reliability Engineer Salary in Rapid City by Experience

In Rapid City, an entry-level site reliability engineer earns around $78,200, while experienced professionals earn up to $178,500 per year. The local cost of living index is 90% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$78,200
$-13,800 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$125,800
$-22,200 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$178,500
$-31,500 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Rapid City, SD

Percentile Rapid City
10th Percentile $74,800
25th Percentile $97,750
Median (50th) $123,250
75th Percentile $157,250
90th Percentile $187,000

Site Reliability Engineer Salary in Other South Dakota Cities

How to Become a Site Reliability Engineer in Rapid City

Education

Most site reliability engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Rapid City and the surrounding South Dakota area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

LinuxKubernetesTerraformPythonMonitoring ToolsIncident Response

Job Outlook

Nationally, site reliability engineer employment is projected to grow 22% over the next decade (much faster than average). Demand in Rapid City may vary based on local industry and population growth.