Recreational Therapist salary in South Dakota
What recreational therapists earn in South Dakota and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$46,850$22.53 per hour
vs U.S.−24%U.S. median $61,960
Middle half earn$42,130 – $60,000Top 10%: $83,780+
Jobs400.99× the U.S. concentration
Hospitals and jobs in South Dakota
Recreational Therapist pay in similar states
North Carolina · $51,030 Oklahoma · $50,480 Idaho · $49,720 New Mexico · $49,210 West Virginia · $49,010 South Carolina · $48,880
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 recreational therapist make in South Dakota?
Recreational Therapists in South Dakota earned a median of $46,850 a year ($22.53 an hour) in May 2025, 24% less than the national median of $61,960. The middle half earned $42,130 to $60,000.
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.