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Medical Assistant Salary in South Dakota (2026)
$20.13 per hour · take-home ≈ $35,823/year ($2,985/month) for a single filer
Medical Assistant pay range in South Dakota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,980 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,730 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $41,870 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $45,870 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $48,960 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,340 Medical Assistant jobs in South Dakota (occupation code 31-9092, “Medical Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in South Dakota
A median Medical Assistant salary of $41,870 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in South Dakota), a single filer keeps about $35,823 — an effective tax rate of 14.4%.
| Gross (median) | $41,870 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,844 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,203 |
| South Dakota state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $35,823 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,985 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Assistant make in South Dakota?
- The median Medical Assistant salary in South Dakota is $41,870 per year ($20.13 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,730 and $45,870.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Assistant in South Dakota?
- On the median salary of $41,870, a single filer in South Dakota takes home about $35,823 per year ($2,985 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 14.4%.
- How many Medical Assistant jobs are there in South Dakota?
- BLS counts 1,340 Medical Assistant jobs in South Dakota in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified South Dakota state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for South Dakota.