Medical Assistants Salary in South Dakota
Medical Assistants in South Dakota earn a median of $41,870 a year, −8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $41,870
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($45,690)
- Rank among states
- 35 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,340
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,980; the top 10% earn over $48,960. Nationally the range is $36,050 to $59,310.
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Medical Assistants pay in South Dakota
How much do medical assistants make in South Dakota?
The median is $41,870 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,980 and the top 10% earn over $48,960. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for medical assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 35 of 51 (−8% vs. the national median of $45,690). Living costs are not included.