Speech-Language Pathology Assistants Salary in South Dakota
Speech-Language Pathology Assistants in South Dakota earn a median of $44,610 a year, −8% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Healthcare Support Workers, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $44,610
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($48,430)
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 260
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,110; the top 10% earn over $63,130. Nationally the range is $34,770 to $71,470.
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Speech-Language Pathology Assistants pay in South Dakota
How much do speech-language pathology assistants make in South Dakota?
The median is $44,610 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,110 and the top 10% earn over $63,130. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for speech-language pathology assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 39 of 51 (−8% vs. the national median of $48,430). Living costs are not included.