Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive pay in South Dakota
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in South Dakota earn an average of $42,030 a year. That is $7,320 (15%) less than the U.S. average of $49,350. The best-paying metro area is Sioux City, IA-NE-SD at $46,140.
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South Dakota vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $49,350 | $23.73 |
| South Dakota | $42,030 | $20.21 |
| Minnesota | $52,690 | $25.33 |
| Nebraska | $47,820 | $22.99 |
| North Dakota | $47,420 | $22.80 |
| Wyoming | $45,890 | $22.06 |
| Iowa | $45,770 | $22.01 |
Related jobs in South Dakota
- Customer Service Representatives$42,940
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$46,630
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$38,420
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$43,560
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$46,240
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$56,200
Average pay, South Dakota, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive make in South Dakota?
The average is $42,030 a year, and the median is $41,700. That is $7,320 (15%) less than the U.S. average of $49,350.
What is the hourly wage in South Dakota?
$20.21 an hour on average; the median is $20.05.
Where in South Dakota do they earn the most?
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD ($46,140), followed by Rapid City, SD ($42,460). The lowest average among 3 metro areas with data is Sioux Falls, SD-MN ($42,250).
How does South Dakota rank?
South Dakota ranks #46 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.