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How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Sioux Falls?

$42,560a year

Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the Sioux Falls, SD-MN metro area. That is $20.46 an hour or $3,547 a month.

Hourly
$20.46
Vs. national median
-10%
Rank among cities
275 of 392
Jobs in the area
2,060
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,490Median: $42,560Highest 10%: $52,510
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,490$14.18
25th$35,880$17.25
Median$42,560$20.46
75th$48,390$23.26
90th$52,510$25.25

Other cities in South Dakota

Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants.

Sioux City, IA$45,950
Rapid City, SD$41,720
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Related jobs in Sioux Falls

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$67,320
Postal Service Mail Carrier$64,190
Cargo and Freight Agent$62,950
Postal Service Mail Sorter$60,530
Public Safety Telecommunicator$60,310
Postal Service Clerk$58,880
Brokerage Clerk$58,370
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$57,360
Eligibility Interviewer$51,540
Production$50,530
Salaries for every job in Sioux Falls, SD

Frequently asked questions

How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Sioux Falls?

The median hourly pay in the Sioux Falls, SD-MN metro area is $20.46 ($42,560 a year).

Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Sioux Falls than the national average?

No: $42,560 against $47,540 nationally, 10% less.

How does Sioux Falls compare with the rest of South Dakota?

The median in South Dakota is $41,700, so Sioux Falls pays 2% more.

Where does Sioux Falls rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?

275 of 392 metro areas with data.

How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Sioux Falls?

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $52,510 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.