How much does a rehabilitation counselor make in South Dakota?
$49,350a year
Median yearly pay for rehabilitation counselors in South Dakota. That is $23.73 an hour or $4,113 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.73
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,190Median: $49,350Highest 10%: $76,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,190 | $19.80 | |
| 25th | $46,010 | $22.12 | |
| Median | $49,350 | $23.73 | |
| 75th | $60,580 | $29.13 | |
| 90th | $76,680 | $36.87 |
Cities in South Dakota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Sioux Falls, SD | $57,410 |
| Sioux City, IA | $46,440 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for rehabilitation counselors.
| 14. New Jersey | $49,730 |
| 15. District of Columbia | $49,680 |
| 16. Illinois | $49,350 |
| 17. South Dakota | $49,350 |
| 18. Delaware | $48,840 |
| 19. Hawaii | $48,720 |
| 20. Pennsylvania | $48,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rehabilitation counselor make an hour in South Dakota?
The median hourly pay in South Dakota is $23.73 ($49,350 a year).
Do rehabilitation counselors make more in South Dakota than the national average?
Yes: $49,350 against $46,850 nationally, 5% more.
Where does South Dakota rank for rehabilitation counselor pay?
South Dakota ranks 17 of 51 states.
Which city in South Dakota pays rehabilitation counselors the most?
Sioux Falls, SD-MN, with a median of $57,410 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.