Marriage and Family Therapists Salary in South Dakota
Marriage and Family Therapists in South Dakota earn a median of $44,870 a year, −33% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $44,870
- vs. U.S. median
- −33% ($66,940)
- Rank among states
- 44 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,060; the top 10% earn over $53,420. Nationally the range is $44,650 to $123,730.
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Marriage and Family Therapists pay in South Dakota
How much do marriage and family therapists make in South Dakota?
The median is $44,870 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,060 and the top 10% earn over $53,420. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for marriage and family therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 44 of 45 (−33% vs. the national median of $66,940). Living costs are not included.