verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Physical Therapist Salary in South Dakota

Median Annual in South Dakota
$92,660/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$44.55/hr
▼ 10% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in South Dakota

groups Employed in SD
1,060
public U.S. Median
$102,760
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$104,599 #27 of 51

Physical Therapist pay in South Dakota, explained

Physical therapists in South Dakota earn a median of $92,660 per year ($44.55 per hour), which is 10% below the national median of $102,760. Entry-level workers earn around $77,890, while the most experienced physical therapists reach about $107,870. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within South Dakota.

Is $92,660 good pay in South Dakota?

Adjusted for South Dakota's cost of living (which runs 89% of the U.S. average), that $92,660 is worth about $104,599 in national buying power — ranking South Dakota #27 for real pay (vs #49 on the sticker number).

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Physical Therapist pay by experience in South Dakota

Entry level (10th pct)
$77,890
$37.45/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$92,660
$44.55/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$107,870
$51.86/hr

Physical Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs SD
South Dakota (here) $92,660 $104,599
Minnesota $102,010 $103,436 −$9,350
Wyoming $100,400 $108,317 −$7,740
Iowa $97,560 $111,164 −$4,900
Nebraska $97,090 $107,754 −$4,430
Montana $91,450 $96,624 +$1,210
North Dakota $85,330 $95,921 +$7,330

Physical Therapist in South Dakota: FAQ

How much do physical therapists make in South Dakota?

Physical therapists in South Dakota earn a median of $92,660 per year ($44.55 per hour), compared with $102,760 nationally.

Does South Dakota pay physical therapists well?

At $92,660, South Dakota pays 10% below the national median for physical therapists. An estimated 1,060 work in the state.

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