How much does a Field Ecologist make in Rapid City, SD?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Field Ecologist in Rapid City, SD is $44,729. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $39,001 to $49,609, with most professionals earning between $33,787 and $54,052.

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Field Ecologist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Field Ecologist Salary $33,787 Rapid City,SD April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Field Ecologist Salary $39,001 Rapid City,SD April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Field Ecologist Salary $44,729 Rapid City,SD April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Field Ecologist Salary $49,609 Rapid City,SD April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Field Ecologist Salary $54,052 Rapid City,SD April 01, 2025
25% $39,001 10% $33,787 90% $54,052 75% $49,609 $44,729 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Field Ecologist

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Biologist II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Rapid City, South Dakota    Rapid City is located at 44°04′34″N 103°13′42″W / 44.076188°N 103.228299°W / 44.076188; -103.228299. The downtown elevation of Rapid City is 3,202 ....More

Rapid City, South Dakota  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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