Physical Therapist salary in South Dakota
The median annual wage for physical therapists in South Dakota is $92,660, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — below the national median of $102,760. South Dakota ranks 49 of 50 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$92,660
25th percentile
$82,380
75th percentile
$103,630
90th percentile
$107,870
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in South Dakota | 1,060 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in South Dakota | $93,200 |
| National median | $102,760 |
| National employment | 267,330 |
States with similar pay for physical therapists
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates; state, metropolitan area and national files from https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm. State estimates are for BLS occupation "Physical Therapists" (29-1123), cross-industry, all ownerships. Retrieved 2026-10-02. Where BLS does not publish a numeric estimate (suppressed, or reported only as at or above $239,200) the value is shown as —.