Per diemPosted 2 days ago
Social Worker (MSW) | PRN
Avera Health · Sioux Falls, SD
$29.25–$44.00/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Clinical Social Worker jobs in Rapid City, SD
Clinical Social Workers in the Rapid City area earn a median of $28.05 per hour, about $58,350 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $23.83 and $34.18. That ranks 315th of 370 U.S. metro areas for clinical social worker pay, and 255th of 333 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Rapid City. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Rapid City.
- $28.05median pay per hour, Rapid City
- $24–$34typical range per hour
- 80clinical social workers employed in the metro area
- 89cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Clinical Social Worker pay in Rapid City, SD
The metro median is 12% above the South Dakota statewide median of $24.98 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.74 per hour. BLS counts about 80 healthcare social workers employed in the Rapid City metro area, 1.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.95).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $21.13 | $43,950 | 35% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $23.83 | $49,570 | 27% below U.S. median |
| Median | $28.05 | $58,350 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $34.18 | $71,090 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $35.86 | $74,590 | 10% above U.S. median |
How Rapid City ranks
- 315th of 370 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 255th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Healthcare Social Workers (SOC 21-1022), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Rapid City
- Overall prices in Rapid City run 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 27% below the U.S. average (index 72.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $28.05 median hour buys what $31.46 buys at the national price level, 4% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
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Estimated weekly gross$1,010
- Per year: $50,490
- Per month: $4,208
- South Dakota has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Rapid City metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Rapid City
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $122 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,372 |
| 13-week assignment | $17,836 |
Travel clinical social worker assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Open Clinical Social Worker roles in South Dakota
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Per diemPosted 6 days ago
Social Worker (MSW) | PRN
Avera Health · Sioux Falls, SD
$29.25–$44.00/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Social Worker (MSW or BSW) | Oncology
Avera Health · Mitchell, SD
$25.50–$44.00/ hour
PermanentPosted 13 days ago
Social Worker (MSW)
Avera Health · Sioux Falls, SD
$29.25–$44.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
Per diemPosted 14 days ago
Social Worker (MSW) | PRN
Avera Health · Sioux Falls, SD
$29.25–$44.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
Hospitals in Rapid City
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Rapid City, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of clinical social workers.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monument Health Rapid City Hospital Rapid City, SD | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Black Hills Surgical Hospital Llc Rapid City, SD | Acute care | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Same Day Surgery Center Llc Rapid City, SD | Acute care | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Mental health shortage areas in Pennington County
HRSA lists 4 active mental health shortage designations that include Pennington County (1 geographic, 3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 23 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for social workers and other mental health clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Clinical Social Worker pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casper, WY | 177 mi | $31.89/hr | 58,823 |
| Cheyenne, WY | 218 mi | $22.80/hr | 65,704 |
| Bismarck, ND | 224 mi | $31.28/hr | 77,772 |
| Billings, MT | 287 mi | $31.41/hr | 121,483 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | 325 mi | $27.19/hr | 209,289 |
| Sioux City, IA | 360 mi | $29.84/hr | 86,875 |
Clinical Social Worker jobs in South Dakota · Clinical Social Worker jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in South Dakota
MSW degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what South Dakota requires for your role with the South Dakota licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
South Dakota does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
Other healthcare roles in Rapid City
Rapid City city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do clinical social workers make in Rapid City, SD?
Clinical Social Workers in the Rapid City metro area have a median pay of $28.05 per hour, about $58,350 a year. The middle half earn between $23.83 and $34.18 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Rapid City a good place for clinical social workers once cost of living is counted?
Rapid City ranks 255th of 333 metro areas for clinical social worker pay after adjusting for local prices, and 315th of 370 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.
Where do clinical social workers work in Rapid City?
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Rapid City, led by Monument Health Rapid City Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a South Dakota license to work in Rapid City as a clinical social worker?
MSW degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what South Dakota requires for your role with the South Dakota licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Rapid City in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 4 active mental health shortage designations that include Pennington County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Rapid City?
The federal per diem benchmark in Rapid City is $122 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,372 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place clinical social workers in Rapid City?
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Avera HealthSioux Falls, SD · 9 postings$36.62/ hr$26–$44
- El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 4 postings$66.11/ hr$57–$75
- Veterans Health AdministrationLos Angeles, CA · 13 postings$63.41/ hr$32–$77
- Stanford Children's HealthPALO ALTO, CA · 4 postings$63.02/ hr$59–$68
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Low$28Median$36.62High$44
10 Social Worker postings with published pay in South Dakota, 6 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
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- Social Worker (MSW) | PRNPer diem$29.25–$44.00/ hour
- SOCIAL WORKER (Title 5)Permanent$90k–$116k/ year
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