Our data is based on an analysis of 41 recent job postings for Medical Administrative Assistants, Medical Office Assistants, and Medical Secretaries in South Dakota.

Medical Administrative Assistant Salary in South Dakota by Cities

As of Mar 09, 2026, state 1 is the city in South Dakota with the highest pay with $amount one per hour. Followed by state 2 with $amount 2 and state 3 with $amount 3 per hour in second and third positions, respectively.

29.2

New York

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29.1

New York

Bar graph showing Certified Medical Assistant salary data ranked #1 in the United States

29.3

New York

Bar graph showing Certified Medical Assistant salary data ranked #3 in the United States

Sturgis

24.15

/hr

Sioux Falls

19.38

/hr

Aberdeen

/hr

Hot Springs

/hr

Certified Medical Administrative Assistants vs. Registered Medical Administrative Assistants in South Dakota

Certified Medical Administrative Assistants in South Dakota earn higher average salaries than those who are only registered

Most employers prefer Certified Medical Administrative Assistants who have completed training and passed a certification exam

Certification in South Dakota can be completed in only a few months

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Highest Paying Medical Administrative Assistant Specializations in South Dakota

In South Dakota, the highest paying Medical Administrative Assistant specialization is urgent care, with an average pay of $23.89 per hour. Followed by primary care with $19.59 and scheduling with $18.79 per hour in second and third position respectively.

urgent care

23.89

/hr

23.89

/hr

primary care

19.59

/hr

19.59

/hr

scheduling

18.79

/hr

18.79

/hr

billing

17.3

/hr

17.3

/hr

reception

16.99

/hr

16.99

/hr

Job Openings

Horizon Health

Medical Receptionist

Full Time

South Dakota

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