Medical coding and billing salaries in South Dakota
The median yearly income for South Dakota medical coders, billers, auditors, and other healthcare business professionals is $60,395, compared to the West North Central region’s overall median income of $62,227.
Our 2024 salary survey shows that the highest-paid people in South Dakota working in the business of healthcare make an average $135,000 and hold the CFPC credential, among others.
The top employers of healthcare business professionals in the state are health systems, hospitals (both outpatient & inpatient depts), and small group practices (2-10 physicians).
Roughly 66.4 percent of healthcare business professionals in South Dakota work remotely, earning an average $59,489. A reported 20.9 percent work on site, earning an average $61,696, and 12.7 percent work partly onsite and partly remote (hybrid), earning an average $62,941.
South Dakota salary by certification
Certification Type | Average Salary |
|---|---|
CPC | $ 60,500 |
COC | $ 70,250 |
CIC | $ 57,500 |
CRC | $ 84,000 |
CPB | $ 58,500 |
CPMA | $ 81,458 |
CDEO | $ 95,000 |
CASCC | $ 77,500 |
CEMC | $ 67,000 |
CFPC | $ 135,000 |
CGSC | $ 95,000 |
CHONC | $ 62,500 |
COBGC | $ 62,500 |
COSC | $ 67,500 |
CIRCC | $ 67,500 |
South Dakota salary by education
Certification + Educational Background | Average Salary |
|---|---|
High school graduate | $ 67,143 |
Technical school | $ 57,625 |
Some college | $ 61,094 |
Associate's degree | $ 60,598 |
Bachelor's degree | $ 60,375 |
Master's degree | $ 62,500 |
South Dakota salary by experience
Certification + Years Experience | Average Salary |
|---|---|
0-1 | $ 42,083 |
2.0-4.0 | $ 46,389 |
5.0-9.0 | $ 51,786 |
10.0-15.0 | $ 60,921 |
16.0-20.0 | $ 62,917 |
21.0-25.0 | $ 65,556 |
26.0-30.0 | $ 90,000 |
31+ | $ 84,375 |
About this report
Those considering a medical coding career won’t find a better source of industry information than AAPC, the nation’s largest professional organization for medical coders, billers, and others working in the business of healthcare. AAPC offers certifications, code books, exam study guides and additional preparation materials, local chapters, distance learning classes, and other resources.
AAPC annually surveys healthcare business professionals regarding their income based on location, education, experience, credential(s), and other data points. The figures posted here are based on the most recent survey report, which resulted in about 24,000 responses.