Respiratory Therapist salary in South Dakota
What respiratory therapists earn in South Dakota and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$68,240$32.81 per hour
vs U.S.−17%U.S. median $82,280
Middle half earn$62,010 – $79,370Top 10%: $88,830+
Jobs4301.04× the U.S. concentration
Respiratory Therapist 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 | $63,630 | $30.59 | 270 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $73,470 | $35.32 | 60 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $63,800 | $30.67 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in South Dakota
Respiratory Therapist pay in similar states
Kentucky · $72,750 Tennessee · $72,140 New Mexico · $68,870 West Virginia · $68,670 Alabama · $66,150 Mississippi · $63,270
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 respiratory therapist make in South Dakota?
Respiratory Therapists in South Dakota earned a median of $68,240 a year ($32.81 an hour) in May 2025, 17% less than the national median of $82,280. The middle half earned $62,010 to $79,370.
Where in South Dakota do respiratory therapists earn the most?
Among areas in South Dakota, pay was highest in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD at $63,800.
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.