PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Medical Assistant or LPN | West River Ear Nose and Throat
Monument Health · Rapid City, SD
$20.45–$28.73/ hour
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Medical Assistant jobs in Rapid City, SD
Medical Assistants in the Rapid City area earn a median of $18.66 per hour, about $38,810 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $17.30 and $20.79. That ranks 235th of 380 U.S. metro areas for medical assistant pay, and 156th of 339 once local prices are factored in. 10 open roles with published pay are listed for Rapid City. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Rapid City.
- $18.66median pay per hour, Rapid City
- $17–$21typical range per hour
- 180medical assistants employed in the metro area
- 10open roles with published pay
Open Medical Assistant roles in Rapid City
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Medical Assistant or LPN | Rheumatology
Monument Health · Rapid City, SD
$20.45–$28.73/ hour
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Medical Assistant or LPN | Orthopedic Surgery Clinic
Monument Health · Rapid City, SD
$20.45–$28.73/ hour
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LPN or Medical Assistant | HBO/Wound Care Outpatient
Monument Health · Rapid City, SD
$20.45–$28.73/ hour
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LPN or Medical Assistant | Pain Management
Monument Health · Rapid City, SD
$20.45–$28.73/ hour
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LPN or Medical Assistant | Neurology and Rehab
Monument Health · Rapid City, SD
$20.45–$28.73/ hour
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LPN or Medical Assistant | Primary Care
Monument Health · Rapid City, SD
$20.45–$28.73/ hour
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LPN or Medical Assistant | Endocrinology
Monument Health · Rapid City, SD
$20.45–$28.73/ hour
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PermanentPosted 23 days ago
Medical Assistant | Urology
Monument Health · Rapid City, SD
$20.45–$23.51/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Medical Assistant or Transplant Specialist
Avera Health · Rapid City, SD
$19.50–$28.00/ hour
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1 more open role from employers in Rapid City. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
PermanentPosted 23 days ago
Medical Assistant or LPN | Primary Care
Monument Health · Rapid City, SD
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Monument Health | 9 | $24.59 |
| Avera Health | 1 | $23.75 |
Medical Assistant pay in Rapid City, SD
The metro median is 1% below the South Dakota statewide median of $18.92 per hour. Nationally the median is $21.25 per hour. BLS counts about 180 medical assistants employed in the Rapid City metro area, 2.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.49).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $16.18 | $33,650 | 24% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $17.30 | $35,980 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Median | $18.66 | $38,810 | 12% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $20.79 | $43,240 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $23.29 | $48,440 | 10% above U.S. median |
How Rapid City ranks
- 235th of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 156th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Medical Assistants (SOC 31-9092), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Rapid City
- Overall prices in Rapid City run 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 27% below the U.S. average (index 72.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $18.66 median hour buys what $20.93 buys at the national price level, 2% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Rapid City paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$672
- Per year: $33,588
- Per month: $2,799
- South Dakota has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Rapid City metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Rapid City
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $122 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,372 |
| 13-week assignment | $17,836 |
Travel medical assistant assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Rapid City
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Rapid City, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of medical assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monument Health Rapid City Hospital Rapid City, SD | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Black Hills Surgical Hospital Llc Rapid City, SD | Acute care | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Same Day Surgery Center Llc Rapid City, SD | Acute care | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Pennington County
HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Pennington County (1 population-group, 3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 18 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Medical Assistant pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casper, WY | 177 mi | $19.44/hr | 58,823 |
| Cheyenne, WY | 218 mi | $19.06/hr | 65,704 |
| Bismarck, ND | 224 mi | $22.00/hr | 77,772 |
| Billings, MT | 287 mi | $21.51/hr | 121,483 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | 325 mi | $19.50/hr | 209,289 |
| Sioux City, IA | 360 mi | $19.67/hr | 86,875 |
Medical Assistant jobs in South Dakota · Medical Assistant jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in South Dakota
Medical assistant program or equivalent experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what South Dakota requires for your role with the South Dakota licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
South Dakota does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
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Common questions
How much do medical assistants make in Rapid City, SD?
Medical Assistants in the Rapid City metro area have a median pay of $18.66 per hour, about $38,810 a year. The middle half earn between $17.30 and $20.79 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Rapid City a good place for medical assistants once cost of living is counted?
Rapid City ranks 156th of 339 metro areas for medical assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 235th of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring medical assistants in Rapid City?
We list 10 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in Rapid City. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Rapid City.
Do I need a South Dakota license to work in Rapid City as a medical assistant?
Medical assistant program or equivalent experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what South Dakota requires for your role with the South Dakota licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Rapid City in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Pennington County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Rapid City?
The federal per diem benchmark in Rapid City is $122 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,372 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place medical assistants in Rapid City?
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Monument HealthRapid City, SD · 13 postings$24.59/ hr$20–$29
- Avera HealthSioux Falls, SD · 21 postings$30.62/ hr$18–$41
- Seattle Children'sSeattle, WA · 11 postings$33.96/ hr$27–$41
- CommonSpirit HealthSeattle, WA · 21 postings$31.77/ hr$26–$42
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Low$20Median$24.59High$41
34 Medical Assistant postings with published pay in South Dakota, 27 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 34 Medical Assistant roles
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