Dental Assistant Salary in South Dakota
Median annual pay in South Dakota
$47,900
$23.03/hour
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Adjusted for cost of living in South Dakota
$54,072
Regional Price Parity: 88.586 (U.S. = 100)
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Difference from the U.S. median ($48,070): −$170 (−0.4%)
South Dakota ranks 26th of 50 states by median pay, and 12th of 50 after adjusting for cost of living.
Pay
| Annual | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,190 | $18.36 |
| 25th percentile | $47,060 | $22.62 |
| Median | $47,900 | $23.03 |
| 75th percentile | $57,890 | $27.83 |
| 90th percentile | $60,310 | $28.99 |
Employment
- Employment in South Dakota
- 1,290
Advertisements
Comparison
Compared with the U.S.
- Median annual pay in South Dakota
- $47,900
- Median annual pay in the U.S.
- $48,070
- Difference
- −$170 (−0.4%)
Cost of living
$47,900 ÷ 88.586 × 100 = $54,072
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Ranking
| Rank | Median annual pay | Adjusted for cost of living (annual) |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | ||
| 24th | $47,970 | $51,706 19th |
| Pennsylvania | ||
| 25th | $47,930 | $49,123 28th |
| South Dakota This page | ||
| 26th | $47,900 | $54,072 12th |
| Kentucky | ||
| 27th | $47,730 | $52,940 15th |
| Florida | ||
| 28th | $47,620 | $46,048 42nd |
Similar occupations
Related occupations from O*NET, in O*NET's order, with their BLS median pay. Each figure shows the place it is for.
- Dental Hygienist salary in South Dakota
$92,210/year South Dakota
- Medical Assistant salary in South Dakota
$41,870/year South Dakota
- Ophthalmic Medical Technician salary in the U.S.
$45,570/year U.S.
- Surgical Assistant salary in the U.S.
$66,800/year U.S.
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other salary in South Dakota
$44,610/year South Dakota
- Dental Laboratory Technician salary in the U.S.
$49,610/year U.S.
Outlook
- Projected employment change, 2025–35 (U.S.)
- +7.4%
- Typical education needed for entry (U.S.)
- Postsecondary nondegree award
BLS publishes employment projections only for the U.S. as a whole. BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35
Advertisements
Dental Assistant salary in nearby places
- Dental Assistant salary in Iowa
$48,430/year Iowa
- Dental Assistant salary in Minnesota
$65,270/year Minnesota
- Dental Assistant salary in Montana
$46,680/year Montana
- Dental Assistant salary in Nebraska
$46,660/year Nebraska
- Dental Assistant salary in North Dakota
$57,770/year North Dakota
- Dental Assistant salary in Wyoming
$44,990/year Wyoming
- Dental Assistant salary in the U.S.
$48,070/year U.S.
Sources and update
- Wages and employment: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.
- Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
- Related occupations: O*NET® 31.0 Database, CC BY 4.0. Attributions
- Employment projections and typical education: BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35.
- Neighboring states: U.S. Census Bureau, County Adjacency File, 2024.
Last updated