Dental Assistant salary in South Dakota
What dental assistants earn in South Dakota and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$47,900$23.03 per hour
vs U.S.−0%U.S. median $48,070
Middle half earn$47,060 – $57,890Top 10%: $60,310+
Jobs1,2901.13× the U.S. concentration
Dental Assistant pay in South Dakota cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $48,890 | $23.50 | 450 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $47,490 | $22.83 | 330 |
| Rapid City, SD | $47,850 | $23.00 | 320 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $48,590 | $23.36 | 190 |
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $47,380 | $22.78 | 160 |
Hospitals and jobs in South Dakota
Dental Assistant pay in similar states
New York · $48,110 Ohio · $47,970 Pennsylvania · $47,930 Kentucky · $47,730 Florida · $47,620 Delaware · $47,600
Other healthcare salaries in South Dakota
Registered Nurses · $78,060 Nursing Assistants · $38,800 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $37,740 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $52,750 Medical Assistants · $41,870 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,890 Pharmacists · $146,790 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,170 Physical Therapists · $92,660 Nurse Practitioners · $128,840 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $65,240 Medical Records Specialists · $51,610
Questions
How much does a dental assistant make in South Dakota?
Dental Assistants in South Dakota earned a median of $47,900 a year ($23.03 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $48,070. The middle half earned $47,060 to $57,890.
Where in South Dakota do dental assistants earn the most?
Among areas in South Dakota, pay was highest in Sioux Falls, SD-MN at $48,890.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.