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Physical Therapists Salary in South Dakota

Physical Therapists in South Dakota earn a median of $92,660 a year, −10% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$92,660
vs. U.S. median
−10% ($102,760)
Rank among states
49 of 51
Jobs in the state
1,060

Pay range in South Dakota

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,890; the top 10% earn over $107,870. Nationally the range is $77,140 to $135,140.

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Physical Therapists pay in South Dakota

How much do physical therapists make in South Dakota?

The median is $92,660 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,890 and the top 10% earn over $107,870. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is South Dakota a good state for physical therapists?

On pay alone it ranks 49 of 51 (−10% vs. the national median of $102,760). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses