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Medical Assistants in South Dakota earned a median of $41,870 a year ($20.13 an hour) in May 2025, 8% below the national median of $45,690; 1,340 were employed there, ranking #36 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $41,870 | $45,690 |
| Mean annual wage | $42,170 | $46,120 |
| Median hourly wage | $20.13 | $21.97 |
| 10th percentile | $35,980 | $36,050 |
| 25th percentile | $37,730 | $38,470 |
| 75th percentile | $45,870 | $49,180 |
| 90th percentile | $48,960 | $59,310 |
| Employment | 1,340 | 817,870 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 2.925 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.56 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.