Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary in Rapid City, SD
The median substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors in Rapid City, SD earns $47,620 a year, 20% below the US median. After tax that is roughly $3,370 a month.
- 10th percentile
- $39,210
- 25th percentile
- $41,340
- Median percentile
- $47,620
- 75th percentile
- $58,820
- 90th percentile
- $73,220
Based on 350 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.
What you keep
$40,443 take-home a year
| Gross pay | $47,620 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,534 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,643 |
| South Dakota income tax (approx.) | −$0 |
| Monthly take-home | $3,370 |
| Every two weeks | $1,555 |
Does it go far here?
$53,410Median pay in Rapid City, SD is worth this at average US prices (local price level 89.2 vs 100).
34%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($1,140 a month, Census ACS).
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