How much does a physical therapist assistant make in South Dakota?
$49,310a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapist assistants in South Dakota. That is $23.71 an hour or $4,109 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.71
- Vs. national median
- -28%
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,120Median: $49,310Highest 10%: $63,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,120 | $19.29 | |
| 25th | $46,910 | $22.55 | |
| Median | $49,310 | $23.71 | |
| 75th | $60,050 | $28.87 | |
| 90th | $63,930 | $30.74 |
Cities in South Dakota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Sioux City, IA | $60,530 |
| Rapid City, SD | $50,010 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $49,080 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physical therapist assistants.
| 48. Idaho | $61,020 |
| 49. West Virginia | $60,430 |
| 50. Oklahoma | $59,480 |
| 51. South Dakota | $49,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist assistant make an hour in South Dakota?
The median hourly pay in South Dakota is $23.71 ($49,310 a year).
Do physical therapist assistants make more in South Dakota than the national average?
No: $49,310 against $68,380 nationally, 28% less.
Where does South Dakota rank for physical therapist assistant pay?
South Dakota ranks 51 of 51 states.
Which city in South Dakota pays physical therapist assistants the most?
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD, with a median of $60,530 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.