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Dishwashers Salary in Rapid City, SD

In the 2025 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS dataset, Dishwashers in Rapid City, SD have a median annual salary of $28,390, with 240 recorded jobs in this area. Recorded earnings range from $24,690 at the 10th percentile to $37,500 at the 90th percentile.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS · Data year: 2025 · Last updated: 2026-09-22

Salary overview

Median annual salary

$28,390

Data year: 2025

Hourly median

$13.65

Employment

240

Source

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS

Salary distribution

$24,690
10th
$25,750
25th
$28,390
Median
$31,700
75th
$37,500
90th

Local compared with national

Rapid City, SD

$28,390

Median annual · 2025

United States

$34,810

Median annual · 2025

The Rapid City, SD median is 18.4% below the national median in the available dataset (a difference of $6,420).

Top skills

  1. 1.Operation and ControlImportance 2.9
  2. 2.CoordinationImportance 2.8
  3. 3.Active ListeningImportance 2.6
  4. 4.Time ManagementImportance 2.6
  5. 5.SpeakingImportance 2.5
  6. 6.Critical ThinkingImportance 2.5
  7. 7.MonitoringImportance 2.5
  8. 8.Social PerceptivenessImportance 2.5
  9. 9.Operations MonitoringImportance 2.5
  10. 10.Quality Control AnalysisImportance 2.4
  11. 11.Judgment and Decision MakingImportance 2.3
  12. 12.Service OrientationImportance 2.1

Career information

Education and experience

Typical education
High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)
Experience
None
Job zone
2

Technology used

  • Facebook
  • Microsoft Windows

Common tasks

  • Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, or pans, using dishwashers or by hand.
  • Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, or utensils in clean and orderly condition.
  • Place clean dishes, utensils, or cooking equipment in storage areas.
  • Sweep or scrub floors.
  • Stock supplies, such as food or utensils, in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, or salad bars.
  • Clean or prepare various foods for cooking or serving.
  • Sort and remove trash, placing it in designated pickup areas.
  • Transfer supplies or equipment between storage and work areas, by hand or using hand trucks.
  • Receive and store supplies.
  • Clean garbage cans with water or steam.

Related careers

Occupations recorded as related in the dataset. A relationship does not imply a guaranteed transition.

Dishwashers salary in other locations

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