Massage Therapist salary in South Dakota
What massage therapists earn in South Dakota and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$52,000$25.00 per hour
vs U.S.−11%U.S. median $58,450
Middle half earn$42,000 – $53,920Top 10%: $56,310+
Jobs1800.63× the U.S. concentration
Massage Therapist 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 | $53,920 | $25.92 | 70 |
| Rapid City, SD | $52,970 | $25.47 | 50 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $52,000 | $25.00 | 40 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $61,890 | $29.76 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in South Dakota
Massage Therapist pay in similar states
Nebraska · $53,950 Montana · $53,540 Nevada · $53,540 Georgia · $50,820 New Jersey · $50,150 Tennessee · $50,070
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 massage therapist make in South Dakota?
Massage Therapists in South Dakota earned a median of $52,000 a year ($25.00 an hour) in May 2025, 11% less than the national median of $58,450. The middle half earned $42,000 to $53,920.
Where in South Dakota do massage therapists earn the most?
Among areas in South Dakota, pay was highest in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD at $61,890.
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.