Physician Assistant salary in South Dakota
What physician assistants earn in South Dakota and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$133,200$64.04 per hour
vs U.S.−2%U.S. median $135,880
Middle half earn$112,570 – $142,330Top 10%: $158,020+
Jobs6801.43× the U.S. concentration
Physician 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 | $135,790 | $65.28 | 290 |
| Rapid City, SD | $130,740 | $62.86 | 150 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $128,450 | $61.75 | 130 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $130,970 | $62.97 | 70 |
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $138,720 | $66.69 | 70 |
Hospitals and jobs in South Dakota
Physician Assistant pay in similar states
Wisconsin · $133,950 Idaho · $133,790 North Dakota · $133,450 Nebraska · $133,040 Ohio · $132,090 Indiana · $132,050
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 physician assistant make in South Dakota?
Physician Assistants in South Dakota earned a median of $133,200 a year ($64.04 an hour) in May 2025, 2% less than the national median of $135,880. The middle half earned $112,570 to $142,330.
Where in South Dakota do physician assistants earn the most?
Among areas in South Dakota, pay was highest in Sioux Falls, SD-MN at $135,790.
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.