Medical Transcriptionists Salary in South Dakota

Medical transcriptionists in South Dakota earn the most in Rapid City (average $52,370 a year) and the least in Sioux Falls ($45,700), across the 2 South Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the medical transcriptionists average at $46,740 and the median at $46,070 for 240 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $41,710.

Medical Transcriptionists average salary by city in South Dakota

Rapid City$52,370
Sioux Falls$45,700

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Rapid City	$52,370	$53,840	$46,580	$44,259	89
Sioux Falls	$45,700	$46,930	$37,560	$38,900	91

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; South Dakota has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Medical Transcriptionists salary in other states

Medical Transcriptionists salary by city and state

More about pay in South Dakota

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-9094.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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