Athletic Trainer salary in South Dakota
What athletic trainers earn in South Dakota and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$58,620– per hour
vs U.S.−6%U.S. median $62,520
Middle half earn$49,380 – $61,750Top 10%: $64,130+
Jobs1501.66× the U.S. concentration
Athletic Trainer pay in South Dakota cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $58,620 | – | 60 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $55,960 | – | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in South Dakota
Athletic Trainer pay in similar states
Michigan · $59,280 South Carolina · $59,240 Kansas · $59,140 Missouri · $58,660 Mississippi · $58,180 Oregon · $57,790
Other healthcare salaries in South Dakota
Registered Nurses · $78,060 Nursing Assistants · $38,800 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $37,740 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $52,750 Medical Assistants · $41,870 Dental Assistants · $47,900 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,890 Pharmacists · $146,790 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,170 Physical Therapists · $92,660 Nurse Practitioners · $128,840 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $65,240
Questions
How much does an athletic trainer make in South Dakota?
Athletic Trainers in South Dakota earned a median of $58,620 a year (– an hour) in May 2025, 6% less than the national median of $62,520. The middle half earned $49,380 to $61,750.
Where in South Dakota do athletic trainers earn the most?
Among areas in South Dakota, pay was highest in Sioux Falls, SD-MN at $58,620.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.