Physical Therapist Assistant salary in South Dakota
What physical therapist assistants earn in South Dakota and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$49,310$23.71 per hour
vs U.S.−28%U.S. median $68,380
Middle half earn$46,910 – $60,050Top 10%: $63,930+
Jobs3000.89× the U.S. concentration
Physical Therapist 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 | $49,080 | $23.60 | 120 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $51,570 | $24.80 | 100 |
| Rapid City, SD | $50,010 | $24.04 | 40 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $60,530 | $29.10 | 40 |
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $49,830 | $23.96 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in South Dakota
Physical Therapist Assistant pay in similar states
Alabama · $61,430 Nebraska · $61,370 Iowa · $61,030 Idaho · $61,020 West Virginia · $60,430 Oklahoma · $59,480
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 assistant make in South Dakota?
Physical Therapist Assistants in South Dakota earned a median of $49,310 a year ($23.71 an hour) in May 2025, 28% less than the national median of $68,380. The middle half earned $46,910 to $60,050.
Where in South Dakota do physical therapist assistants earn the most?
Among areas in South Dakota, pay was highest in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD at $60,530.
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.