How much does a physical therapist aide make in South Dakota?
$31,330a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapist aides in South Dakota. That is $15.06 an hour or $2,611 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.06
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,010Median: $31,330Highest 10%: $44,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,010 | $11.54 | |
| 25th | $30,590 | $14.71 | |
| Median | $31,330 | $15.06 | |
| 75th | $42,070 | $20.23 | |
| 90th | $44,770 | $21.52 |
Cities in South Dakota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Sioux Falls, SD | $30,590 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physical therapist aides.
| 31. New Mexico | $31,990 |
| 32. Nevada | $31,970 |
| 33. Texas | $31,590 |
| 34. South Dakota | $31,330 |
| 35. Rhode Island | $31,200 |
| 36. Georgia | $30,550 |
| 37. Wyoming | $30,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist aide make an hour in South Dakota?
The median hourly pay in South Dakota is $15.06 ($31,330 a year).
Do physical therapist aides make more in South Dakota than the national average?
No: $31,330 against $35,240 nationally, 11% less.
Where does South Dakota rank for physical therapist aide pay?
South Dakota ranks 34 of 50 states.
Which city in South Dakota pays physical therapist aides the most?
Sioux Falls, SD-MN, with a median of $30,590 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.