Medical Assistant salary in South Dakota
What medical assistants earn in South Dakota and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$41,870$20.13 per hour
vs U.S.−8%U.S. median $45,690
Middle half earn$37,730 – $45,870Top 10%: $48,960+
Jobs1,3400.56× the U.S. concentration
Medical 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 | $43,760 | $21.04 | 620 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $40,110 | $19.28 | 310 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $45,650 | $21.95 | 280 |
| Rapid City, SD | $40,690 | $19.56 | 240 |
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $39,480 | $18.98 | 130 |
Hospitals and jobs in South Dakota
Medical Assistant pay in similar states
Florida · $43,680 Ohio · $42,810 Georgia · $41,600 South Carolina · $41,160 Wyoming · $40,920 Missouri · $40,440
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 Dental Assistants · $47,900 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 medical assistant make in South Dakota?
Medical Assistants in South Dakota earned a median of $41,870 a year ($20.13 an hour) in May 2025, 8% less than the national median of $45,690. The middle half earned $37,730 to $45,870.
Where in South Dakota do medical assistants earn the most?
Among areas in South Dakota, pay was highest in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD at $45,650.
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.