Occupational Therapist salary in South Dakota
What occupational therapists earn in South Dakota and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$85,050$40.89 per hour
vs U.S.−15%U.S. median $100,330
Middle half earn$80,720 – $99,940Top 10%: $106,520+
Jobs4901.02× the U.S. concentration
Occupational 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 | $84,660 | $40.70 | 260 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $83,430 | $40.11 | 100 |
| Rapid City, SD | $99,120 | $47.66 | 80 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $92,600 | $44.52 | 50 |
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $87,350 | $41.99 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in South Dakota
Occupational Therapist pay in similar states
Iowa · $89,910 Montana · $88,990 Wyoming · $86,170 Maine · $84,310 New Hampshire · $83,900 North Dakota · $83,200
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 occupational therapist make in South Dakota?
Occupational Therapists in South Dakota earned a median of $85,050 a year ($40.89 an hour) in May 2025, 15% less than the national median of $100,330. The middle half earned $80,720 to $99,940.
Where in South Dakota do occupational therapists earn the most?
Among areas in South Dakota, pay was highest in Rapid City, SD at $99,120.
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.