NAICS 81
Other Services in Rapid City, SD
Metro Market Score 52.6 (Challenging), ranked #183 of 332 metros. 490 establishments, 3,083 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Metro Market Score 52.6
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Challenging
Lower is better. Relative to national other services average.
Rapid Growth
With a 1.40 location quotient, Rapid City has an outsized other services presence relative to its population. That concentration (index: 96.7) creates a mature local market where supplier networks are established but differentiation matters more.
Industry Concentration
96.7
LQ: 1.40
Rank #321 of 332 metros
Wage Competitiveness
62.0
$47,093 avg wage
Growth Trend
↑ 88.5
Employment growth index
Rank #39 of 332 metros
Wage Pressure
47.6
YoY wage change index
490 Other Services Firms in Rapid City
490
Establishments
+3.4% YoY
3,083
Total Employment
+5.9% YoY
$47,093
Average Annual Wage
+2.6% YoY
1.40
Location Quotient
Above national avg
Rapid City vs South Dakota Statewide
How this metro's other services market compares to South Dakota overall. The state ranks #1/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | Rapid City | SD Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 52.6 Challenging | 28.9 Low |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #183 of 332 metros | #1 of 51 states |
Metro and state scores use different methodologies (metro has 4 QCEW-based metrics; state adds BDS survival and momentum data). Direct score comparisons are approximate.
Other Industries in Rapid City
Data Sources
- Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), Bureau of Labor Statistics. MSA-level establishment counts, employment, wages, and location quotients for the Rapid City, SD MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.