Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive Salary in South Dakota
Ranked #46 of 51 · SD
14.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $42,030 ≈ $20/hr
Median annual salary $41,700
Employment 6,120
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $31,200P25 $36,280 Median $41,700P75 $47,670P90 $51,480
About 80% of secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executives in South Dakota earn between $31,200 and $51,480. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive salary in South Dakota is $42,030, about 14.8% below the U.S. average ($49,350). That works out to roughly $20/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in South Dakota
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $42,560 | $42,250 | 2,060 |
| Rapid City, SD | $41,720 | $42,460 | 990 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $41,700 | $41,830 | 1,870 |
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $41,120 | $41,910 | 1,120 |
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