Medical Record Specialist salary in South Dakota
What medical records specialists earn in South Dakota and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$51,610$24.81 per hour
vs U.S.+1%U.S. median $51,140
Middle half earn$44,860 – $63,130Top 10%: $76,950+
Jobs9001.57× the U.S. concentration
Medical Record Specialist 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 | $51,610 | $24.81 | 430 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $50,320 | $24.19 | 220 |
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $56,770 | $27.29 | 130 |
| Rapid City, SD | $52,140 | $25.07 | 100 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $46,130 | $22.18 | 80 |
Hospitals and jobs in South Dakota
Medical Record Specialist pay in similar states
Maine · $52,090 Nebraska · $51,670 Georgia · $51,550 Ohio · $50,990 Missouri · $50,750 Iowa · $50,640
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 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
Questions
How much does a medical record specialist make in South Dakota?
Medical Records Specialists in South Dakota earned a median of $51,610 a year ($24.81 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $51,140. The middle half earned $44,860 to $63,130.
Where in South Dakota do medical records specialists earn the most?
Among areas in South Dakota, pay was highest in Rapid City, SD at $52,140.
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.