Rapid City Minimum Wage 2026 (SD)
Last updated: · Part of South Dakota
Rapid City, SD · Minimum Wage 2026
$11.85/hr
Follows the South Dakota state rate
Follows state rate
Rapid City Minimum Wage vs. South Dakota
| Jurisdiction | Minimum Wage | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Rapid City | $11.85/hr | — |
| South Dakota (state rate) | $11.85/hr | Same as state rate |
Does Rapid City Have Its Own Minimum Wage?
A city or county minimum wage ordinance sets a higher local wage floor than the state minimum, and employers within that jurisdiction must pay the higher local rate.
No. Rapid City does not have its own minimum wage ordinance . Employers in Rapid City must pay at least the South Dakota state minimum wage of $11.85/hr. Follows the South Dakota state rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The minimum wage in Rapid City is $11.85 per hour, the same as the South Dakota state minimum wage, since Rapid City does not set its own local rate.
No. Rapid City follows the South Dakota state minimum wage of $11.85/hr rather than setting its own rate.
Rapid City follows the same $11.85/hr rate as the rest of South Dakota. There is no separate, higher local minimum wage in Rapid City.