Recreational Therapists Salary in South Dakota
Recreational Therapists in South Dakota earn a median of $46,850 a year, −24% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $46,850
- vs. U.S. median
- −24% ($61,960)
- Rank among states
- 45 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 40
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,390; the top 10% earn over $83,780. Nationally the range is $40,990 to $100,420.
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Recreational Therapists pay in South Dakota
How much do recreational therapists make in South Dakota?
The median is $46,850 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,390 and the top 10% earn over $83,780. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for recreational therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 45 of 48 (−24% vs. the national median of $61,960). Living costs are not included.