Physician Assistants Salary in South Dakota
Physician Assistants in South Dakota earn a median of $133,200 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $133,200
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($135,880)
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 680
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $104,660; the top 10% earn over $158,020. Nationally the range is $99,380 to $190,280.
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Physician Assistants pay in South Dakota
How much do physician assistants make in South Dakota?
The median is $133,200 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $104,660 and the top 10% earn over $158,020. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for physician assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 32 of 51 (−2% vs. the national median of $135,880). Living costs are not included.