Salary Survey

Medical coding and billing salary in South Dakota

The average salary for medical coders in South Dakota is $55,721, which falls just above the West North Central regional average of $54,197.

The job market is steady in this state, with a high concentration of job opportunities in or near the larger cities, like Sioux Falls and Rapid City.

Top employer types in South Dakota include health systems, hospitals (inpatient and outpatient settings), and consulting firms. Roughly 68% of medical coders work remotely, earning an average of $57,708.

AAPC is the nation’s largest professional organization for the business of healthcare, offering certification exams, code books, study guides and other preparation materials, local chapters, distance learning courses, and many additional resources.

AAPC annually reviews salaries of healthcare business professionals based on location, education, experience, credential, and many other data points. These statistics are all based on the most recent survey, which resulted in nearly 20,000 responses. For additional information, view the overall survey analysis or the Salary Survey Calculator.

South Dakota salary by certification

Certification Type

Average Salary

CPC

$58,275.86

COC

$59,722.22

CIC

$58,928.57

CRC

$68,750.00

CPB

$56,250.00

CPMA

$67,083.33

CDEO

$55,833.33

CASCC

$42,500.00

CCC

$77,500.00

CCVTC

$82,500.00

CEMC

$70,000.00

CENTC

$77,500.00

CFPC

$110,000.00

CGSC

$52,500.00

CIMC

$62,500.00

CIRCC

$57,500.00

COC-A

$52,500.00

COSC

$67,500.00

CPC-A

$46,111.11

CPCD

$67,500.00

CPC-P

$54,166.67

CPC-P-A

$47,500.00

CUC

$70,000.00

South Dakota salary by education

Certification + Educational Background

Average Salary

High school graduate

$58,000.00

Technical school

$51,785.71

Some high school

$57,500.00

Some college

$49,062.50

Associate's degree

$51,833.33

Bachelor's degree

$59,659.09

Master's degree

$66,875.00

Doctorate degree

$67,500.00

South Dakota salary by experience

Certification + Years Experience

Average Salary

0-1

$38,125.00

2-4

$43,214.29

5-9

$48,181.82

10-15

$55,588.24

16-20

$57,613.64

21-25

$59,318.18

26-30

$73,750.00

30+

$77,500.00

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