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How much do physical therapists make in South Dakota?

What physical therapists earn in South Dakota and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country (May 2025 BLS data).

May 2025#48 of 50 states
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Median pay in South Dakota
$92,660

a year, or $44.55 an hour. That is 10% less than the national median of $102,760.

The middle half of physical therapists in South Dakota earn $82,380 to $103,630.

Pay range in South Dakota
Bottom 10% earn under
$77,890
25th percentile
$82,380
Median
$92,660
75th percentile
$103,630
Top 10% earn over
$107,870
Rank among states
#48 of 50

South Dakota pays physical therapists more than 2 of the other 49 states. Highest: California ($124,190).

Jobs in South Dakota
1,060

2.32 of every 1,000 jobs in the state, 1.35× the U.S. concentration.

Physical Therapist pay in South Dakota cities

Metro and rural (nonmetropolitan) areas as BLS defines them, including metro areas that cross into neighboring states.. Click a column to sort.

AreaPay a yearHourlyJobs
Sioux Falls, SD-MN $91,470 $43.98 460
East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $95,860 $46.09 270
Rapid City, SD $94,120 $45.25 190
West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $92,440 $44.44 110
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $100,380 $48.26 100
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States with similar physical therapist pay

Vermont $97,970 median a year · +6% vs South Dakota Iowa $97,560 median a year · +5% vs South Dakota Alabama $97,290 median a year · +5% vs South Dakota Nebraska $97,090 median a year · +5% vs South Dakota West Virginia $96,600 median a year · +4% vs South Dakota Montana $91,450 median a year · −1% vs South Dakota

Other healthcare salaries in South Dakota

Registered Nurses $78,060 median a year · 14,710 jobs Nursing Assistants $38,800 median a year · 6,860 jobs Home Health and Personal Care Aides $37,740 median a year · 4,210 jobs Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $52,750 median a year · 2,050 jobs Medical Assistants $41,870 median a year · 1,340 jobs Dental Assistants $47,900 median a year · 1,290 jobs Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $60,890 median a year · 1,280 jobs Pharmacists $146,790 median a year · 1,280 jobs Pharmacy Technicians $46,170 median a year · 1,230 jobs Nurse Practitioners $128,840 median a year · 1,020 jobs Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $65,240 median a year · 980 jobs Medical Records Specialists $51,610 median a year · 900 jobs
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Questions about physical therapist pay in South Dakota

How much does a physical therapist make in South Dakota?

Physical Therapists in South Dakota earned a median of $92,660 a year ($44.55 an hour) in May 2025, 10% less than the national median of $102,760. The middle half earned $82,380 to $103,630.

Where in South Dakota do physical therapists earn the most?

Among areas in South Dakota, pay was highest in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD at $100,380.

How does South Dakota rank for physical therapist pay?

South Dakota ranks #48 of 50 states for physical therapists pay. California pays the most, at $124,190 a year. Pay figures don't account for differences in cost of living.

How many physical therapists work in South Dakota?

About 1,060 people worked as physical therapists in South Dakota in May 2025, or 2.32 of every 1,000 jobs in the state.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Median pay is the middle wage; where BLS publishes no median, the average (mean) is shown, marked "(avg)". Values marked "+" are above the most BLS reports exactly. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.