verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Medical Coder Salary in South Dakota

Median Annual in South Dakota
$51,610/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$24.81/hr
▲ 1% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in South Dakota

groups Employed in SD
900
public U.S. Median
$51,140
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$58,260 #11 of 51

Medical Coder pay in South Dakota, explained

Medical coders in South Dakota earn a median of $51,610 per year ($24.81 per hour), which is 1% above the national median of $51,140. Entry-level workers earn around $36,920, while the most experienced medical coders reach about $76,950. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within South Dakota.

Is $51,610 good pay in South Dakota?

Adjusted for South Dakota's cost of living (which runs 89% of the U.S. average), that $51,610 is worth about $58,260 in national buying power — ranking South Dakota #11 for real pay (vs #27 on the sticker number).

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Medical Coder pay by experience in South Dakota

Entry level (10th pct)
$36,920
$17.75/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$51,610
$24.81/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$76,950
$37.00/hr

Medical Coder pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs SD
South Dakota (here) $51,610 $58,260
Minnesota $61,530 $62,390 −$9,920
Wyoming $54,210 $58,485 −$2,600
Nebraska $51,670 $57,345 −$60
Iowa $50,640 $57,702 +$970
Montana $50,190 $53,030 +$1,420
North Dakota $46,280 $52,024 +$5,330

Medical Coder in South Dakota: FAQ

How much do medical coders make in South Dakota?

Medical coders in South Dakota earn a median of $51,610 per year ($24.81 per hour), compared with $51,140 nationally.

Does South Dakota pay medical coders well?

At $51,610, South Dakota pays 1% above the national median for medical coders. An estimated 900 work in the state.

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