Medical Assistant Salary in South Dakota
Median annual pay in South Dakota
$41,870
$20.13/hour
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Adjusted for cost of living in South Dakota
$47,265
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 ($45,690): −$3,820 (−8.4%)
South Dakota ranks 35th of 51 states by median pay, and 14th of 51 after adjusting for cost of living.
Pay
| Annual | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,980 | $17.30 |
| 25th percentile | $37,730 | $18.14 |
| Median | $41,870 | $20.13 |
| 75th percentile | $45,870 | $22.05 |
| 90th percentile | $48,960 | $23.54 |
Employment
- Employment in South Dakota
- 1,340
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Comparison
Compared with the U.S.
- Median annual pay in South Dakota
- $41,870
- Median annual pay in the U.S.
- $45,690
- Difference
- −$3,820 (−8.4%)
Cost of living
$41,870 ÷ 88.586 × 100 = $47,265
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Ranking
| Rank | Median annual pay | Adjusted for cost of living (annual) |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | ||
| 33rd | $43,680 | $42,238 45th |
| Ohio | ||
| 34th | $42,810 | $46,144 19th |
| South Dakota This page | ||
| 35th | $41,870 | $47,265 14th |
| Georgia | ||
| 36th | $41,600 | $43,201 42nd |
| South Carolina | ||
| 37th | $41,160 | $43,904 37th |
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.
- Surgical Assistant salary in the U.S.
$66,800/year U.S.
- Ophthalmic Medical Technician salary in the U.S.
$45,570/year U.S.
- Registered Nurse salary in South Dakota
$78,060/year South Dakota
- Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician salary in South Dakota
$67,290/year South Dakota
- Physical Therapist Aide salary in South Dakota
$31,330/year South Dakota
- Nursing Assistant salary in South Dakota
$38,800/year South Dakota
Outlook
- Projected employment change, 2025–35 (U.S.)
- +12.9%
- 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
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Medical Assistant salary in nearby places
- Medical Assistant salary in Iowa
$45,480/year Iowa
- Medical Assistant salary in Minnesota
$50,480/year Minnesota
- Medical Assistant salary in Montana
$46,820/year Montana
- Medical Assistant salary in Nebraska
$47,370/year Nebraska
- Medical Assistant salary in North Dakota
$45,980/year North Dakota
- Medical Assistant salary in Wyoming
$40,920/year Wyoming
- Medical Assistant salary in the U.S.
$45,690/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.
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