PermanentPosted 23 days ago
Regulatory Specialist
Avera Health · Sioux Falls, SD
$20.75–$31.50/ hour
Regulatory Affairs Specialist jobs in Rapid City, SD
Pay for regulatory affairs specialists in the Rapid City area centers on $34.12 per hour, or about $70,980 a year. The lower quarter earns under $29.61 and the upper quarter over $47.52. That ranks 176th of 383 U.S. metro areas for regulatory affairs specialist pay, and 99th of 339 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Rapid City and what they pay.
- $34.12median pay per hour, Rapid City
- $30–$48typical range per hour
- 120employed in the metro area
- 89cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay in Rapid City, SD
The metro median is 1% below the South Dakota statewide median of $34.47 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.70 per hour. BLS counts about 120 compliance officers employed in the Rapid City metro area, 1.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.67).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $24.98 | $51,960 | 34% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $29.61 | $61,590 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Median | $34.12 | $70,980 | 9% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $47.52 | $98,840 | 26% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $59.21 | $123,160 | 57% above U.S. median |
How Rapid City ranks
- 176th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 99th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
BLS does not publish a separate figure for regulatory affairs specialist. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Compliance Officers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041), 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 $34.12 median hour buys what $38.27 buys at the national price level, 2% above 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$1,228
- Per year: $61,416
- Per month: $5,118
- South Dakota has no state income tax on wages.
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Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck, ND | 224 mi | $32.33/hr | 77,772 |
| Billings, MT | 287 mi | $33.14/hr | 121,483 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | 325 mi | $37.10/hr | 209,289 |
| Sioux City, IA | 360 mi | $31.74/hr | 86,875 |
| Fargo, ND | 365 mi | $32.15/hr | 136,285 |
| Bozeman, MT | 399 mi | $35.53/hr | 57,894 |
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What employers ask for, and tax basics in South Dakota
Regulatory affairs specialists prepare and manage submissions and keep products compliant with agency rules.
- Bachelor’s degree in a science or related field
- Knowledge of FDA and international requirements; RAC is a plus
- Technical writing and documentation skills
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.
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Common questions
How much do regulatory affairs specialists make in Rapid City, SD?
Regulatory Affairs Specialists in the Rapid City metro area have a median pay of $34.12 per hour, about $70,980 a year. The middle half earn between $29.61 and $47.52 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Rapid City a good place for regulatory affairs specialists once cost of living is counted?
Rapid City ranks 99th of 339 metro areas for regulatory affairs specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 176th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a South Dakota license to work in Rapid City as a regulatory affairs specialist?
Bachelor’s degree in a science or related field. 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.
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- MerckNorth Wales, PA · 1 posting$72.40/ hr$56–$89
- Johnson & JohnsonRaritan, NJ · 1 posting$57.78/ hr$44–$71
- Capital Health SystemPennington, NJ · 1 posting$52.58/ hr$45–$60
- Seattle Children'sSeattle, WA · 1 posting$49.72/ hr$40–$60
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