Respiratory Therapists Salary in South Dakota
Respiratory Therapists in South Dakota earn a median of $68,240 a year, −17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $68,240
- vs. U.S. median
- −17% ($82,280)
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 430
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,530; the top 10% earn over $88,830. Nationally the range is $63,660 to $118,050.
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Respiratory Therapists pay in South Dakota
How much do respiratory therapists make in South Dakota?
The median is $68,240 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,530 and the top 10% earn over $88,830. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for respiratory therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 49 of 51 (−17% vs. the national median of $82,280). Living costs are not included.