Dental Assistants Salary in South Dakota
Ranked #22 of 50 · SD
0.1% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $50,170 ≈ $24/hr
Median annual salary $47,900
Employment 1,290
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $38,190P25 $47,060 Median $47,900P75 $57,890P90 $60,310
About 80% of dental assistantss in South Dakota earn between $38,190 and $60,310. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean dental assistants salary in South Dakota is $50,170, about 0.1% below the U.S. average ($50,200). That works out to roughly $24/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in South Dakota
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $48,890 | $51,590 | 450 |
| Rapid City, SD | $47,850 | $49,070 | 320 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $47,490 | $49,780 | 330 |
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $47,380 | $48,290 | 160 |