Medical Assistants Salary in South Dakota
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • South Dakota
Medical Assistants in South Dakota earn a median salary of $39,143 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, -11.4% vs the national median of $44,200. An estimated 1,120 medical assistants are employed across South Dakota, with salaries ranging from $38,330 to $40,560 depending on location.
$39,143
Avg median salary in South Dakota
$40,560
Highest paying metro
$38,330
Lowest paying metro
1,120
Employed in South Dakota
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Medical Assistants salaries by city in South Dakota
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $40,560 | $36,730 | $44,650 | 540 |
| East South Dakota | $38,870 | $36,180 | $42,100 | 280 |
| Rapid City, SD | $38,810 | $35,980 | $43,230 | 180 |
| West South Dakota | $38,330 | $36,450 | $42,330 | 120 |