Median pay$31,330$15.06 per hour
vs U.S.−11%U.S. median $35,240
Middle half earn$30,590 – $42,070Top 10%: $44,770+
Jobs700.53× the U.S. concentration
Physical Therapist Aide 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 | $30,590 | $14.71 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in South Dakota
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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 physical therapist aide make in South Dakota?
Physical Therapist Aides in South Dakota earned a median of $31,330 a year ($15.06 an hour) in May 2025, 11% less than the national median of $35,240. The middle half earned $30,590 to $42,070.
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.