Family Medicine Physician salary in South Dakota
What family medicine physicians earn in South Dakota and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$239,970$115.37 per hour
vs U.S.−2%U.S. median $244,180
Middle half earn$200,830 – $322,950Top 10%: $356,720+
Jobs5501.74× the U.S. concentration
Family Medicine Physician 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 | $258,910 | $124.48 | 260 |
| Rapid City, SD | $230,530 | $110.83 | 130 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $225,360 | $108.35 | 100 |
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $281,640 | $135.41 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in South Dakota
Family Medicine Physician pay in similar states
Illinois · $245,120 Maine · $239,870 Vermont · $239,340 South Carolina · $239,200 Texas · $235,710 Mississippi · $235,630
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 a family medicine physician make in South Dakota?
Family Medicine Physicians in South Dakota earned a median of $239,970 a year ($115.37 an hour) in May 2025, 2% less than the national median of $244,180. The middle half earned $200,830 to $322,950.
Where in South Dakota do family medicine physicians earn the most?
Among areas in South Dakota, pay was highest in Sioux Falls, SD-MN at $258,910.
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.