Occupational Therapy Assistant salary in South Dakota
What occupational therapy assistants earn in South Dakota and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$56,180$27.01 per hour
vs U.S.−22%U.S. median $72,300
Middle half earn$48,470 – $59,670Top 10%: $72,800+
Jobs1000.65× the U.S. concentration
Occupational Therapy Assistant 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 | $56,180 | $27.01 | 40 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $56,120 | $26.98 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in South Dakota
Occupational Therapy Assistant pay in similar states
Alabama · $62,250 Mississippi · $61,650 North Dakota · $60,970 West Virginia · $60,370 Wisconsin · $59,960 Alaska · $53,530
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 therapy assistant make in South Dakota?
Occupational Therapy Assistants in South Dakota earned a median of $56,180 a year ($27.01 an hour) in May 2025, 22% less than the national median of $72,300. The middle half earned $48,470 to $59,670.
Where in South Dakota do occupational therapy assistants earn the most?
Among areas in South Dakota, pay was highest in Sioux Falls, SD-MN at $56,180.
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.