How much does an occupational therapy assistant make in South Dakota?
$56,180a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapy assistants in South Dakota. That is $27.01 an hour or $4,682 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.01
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,110Median: $56,180Highest 10%: $72,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,110 | $19.28 | |
| 25th | $48,470 | $23.30 | |
| Median | $56,180 | $27.01 | |
| 75th | $59,670 | $28.69 | |
| 90th | $72,800 | $35.00 |
Cities in South Dakota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Sioux Falls, SD | $56,180 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for occupational therapy assistants.
| 46. North Dakota | $60,970 |
| 47. West Virginia | $60,370 |
| 48. Wisconsin | $59,960 |
| 49. South Dakota | $56,180 |
| 50. Alaska | $53,530 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapy assistant make an hour in South Dakota?
The median hourly pay in South Dakota is $27.01 ($56,180 a year).
Do occupational therapy assistants make more in South Dakota than the national average?
No: $56,180 against $72,300 nationally, 22% less.
Where does South Dakota rank for occupational therapy assistant pay?
South Dakota ranks 49 of 50 states.
Which city in South Dakota pays occupational therapy assistants the most?
Sioux Falls, SD-MN, with a median of $56,180 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.