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South Dakota offers a stable healthcare market with no state income tax, adding significant value to wages. Sanford Health and Avera Health dominate, together employing most healthcare workers. Sioux Falls is the major hub with 60% of openings. The state has low unemployment and affordable living. IHS and tribal facilities serve Native American communities with federal benefits.
Entry-Level (Year 0-1)
$34000
Mid-Level (Year 1-3)
$38000
Senior (Year 3+)
$44000
No state income tax adds 4-6% effective value. Sioux Falls pays highest with both major systems competing. IHS facilities offer federal pay scales. Cost of living is 15% below national average. Rural areas may offer housing assistance.
Two major systems dominate South Dakota healthcare:
Locations: Sioux Falls, Statewide
Address: 1305 W 18th Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57105
Phone: (605) 333-1000
Largest rural health system in nation. Sioux Falls headquarters with extensive SD network.
💡 Market leader, comprehensive benefits, career mobility, no state tax.
Locations: Sioux Falls, Statewide
Address: 3900 W Avera Drive, Sioux Falls, SD 57108
Phone: (605) 322-4500
Regional Catholic health system. Strong SD presence with mission-driven culture.
💡 Faith-based mission, strong benefits, Sioux Falls base, regional reach.
Locations: Rapid City, Black Hills
Address: 353 Fairmont Boulevard, Rapid City, SD 57701
Phone: (605) 755-1000
Black Hills regional system. 5 hospitals serving western SD and nearby states.
💡 Black Hills lifestyle, outdoor recreation, regional leader.
Locations: Sioux Falls
Address: 1325 S Cliff Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57105
Phone: (605) 322-8000
Avera's flagship hospital. Largest in South Dakota with Level II trauma.
💡 Largest SD hospital, comprehensive services, Avera benefits.
Locations: Sioux Falls
Address: 1305 W 18th Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57105
Phone: (605) 333-1000
Sanford's flagship. USD medical school partner with academic programs.
💡 Academic affiliation, teaching environment, Sanford benefits.
Locations: Pine Ridge, Rosebud, Eagle Butte
Address: 115 4th Avenue SE, Aberdeen, SD 57401
Phone: (605) 226-7581
Federal healthcare serving tribal communities. Multiple facilities across SD.
💡 Federal benefits, pension, loan repayment, tribal community service.
Locations: Aberdeen
Address: 305 S State Street, Aberdeen, SD 57401
Phone: (605) 622-5000
Northeast SD regional hospital. Avera system member.
💡 Small city lifestyle, Avera benefits, community focus.
Locations: Aberdeen
Address: 2905 3rd Avenue SE, Aberdeen, SD 57401
Phone: (605) 626-4200
Sanford's Aberdeen facility serving northeast SD.
💡 Sanford benefits, small city, community connection.
Locations: Brookings
Address: 300 22nd Avenue, Brookings, SD 57006
Phone: (605) 696-9000
Community hospital in SDSU college town.
💡 College town, community focus, independent system.
Locations: Watertown
Address: 401 9th Avenue NW, Watertown, SD 57201
Phone: (605) 882-7000
Northeast SD community hospital system.
💡 Community mission, affordable living, stable employment.
Medical Office Coordinator • Sanford Health, Sioux Falls
"No state income tax makes a real difference in my paycheck. Sanford is a great employer with lots of room to grow. The training prepared me well for their systems, and I've moved from front desk to coordinating a specialty clinic."
✓ Started at $35k, now coordinator at $42k with tax-free advantage.
Patient Registration Specialist • IHS Pine Ridge
"Working for IHS lets me serve my community while building a career. The federal benefits are excellent, and there's loan repayment available. It's meaningful work helping people who might not otherwise have access to care."
✓ Earning $38k with federal benefits and loan repayment serving tribal community.
$34000
Build foundational skills. Learn scheduling, EHR systems, billing basics.
$38000
Independent coordination, billing mastery, EHR expertise.
$44000
Team leadership, training responsibilities, specialized functions.
$50,000-$65,000+
Full practice management, multi-site coordination.
No state income tax and affordable living make South Dakota attractive. 320+ annual openings with stable employment. Free training gets you started.
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Common questions about MAA careers in South Dakota:
South Dakota has no state income tax, adding 4-6% effective value to wages compared to neighboring states. A $38k SD salary equals $40k-$42k elsewhere after taxes.
Both are excellent employers competing in Sioux Falls. Sanford is slightly larger; Avera has Catholic mission. Benefits are comparable. Choose based on culture and location preference.
IHS facilities offer federal benefits, pension, and loan repayment programs. Positions serve tribal communities at Pine Ridge, Rosebud, and other reservations. Meaningful work with excellent stability.
Stable with 6% growth. Low unemployment and two dominant systems create consistent demand. 320+ openings annually across the state.
EHIRED training covers medical terminology, EHR systems (Epic used by major SD systems), insurance verification, billing basics, and HIPAA compliance.
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