Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in South Dakota
Rehabilitation Counselors in South Dakota earn a median of $49,350 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $49,350
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($46,850)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 370
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,190; the top 10% earn over $76,680. Nationally the range is $35,060 to $77,170.
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Rehabilitation Counselors pay in South Dakota
How much do rehabilitation counselors make in South Dakota?
The median is $49,350 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,190 and the top 10% earn over $76,680. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for rehabilitation counselors?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 51 (+5% vs. the national median of $46,850). Living costs are not included.