Occupational Therapists pay range in Sioux Falls
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $64,340 a year or less, while the top 10% make $102,160 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Sioux Falls earn between $77,800 and $97,470.
- $64K10th
- $78K25th
- $85KMedian
- $97K75th
- $102K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $85,400 | $7,117 | $41.06 |
| Median | $84,660 | $7,055 | $40.70 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $77,800 | $6,483 | $37.40 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $97,470 | $8,122 | $46.86 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Sioux Falls vs. South Dakota and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Sioux Falls earn 3% less than the South Dakota average ($88,150) and 16% less than the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is -16% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | $85,400 | $84,660 | $64,340 | $102,160 | 260 |
| South Dakota | $88,150 | $85,050 | $65,820 | $106,520 | 490 |
| United States | $101,280 | $100,330 | $71,690 | $131,950 | 162,450 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Occupational Therapists salary after taxes in Sioux Falls
On the average salary of $85,400, a single filer in Sioux Falls takes home about $68,909 a year, or $5,742 a month and $2,650 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Sioux Falls, SD-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in SD | $68,909 | $5,742 |
| Working in MN | $64,625 | $5,385 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Sioux Falls a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Sioux Falls area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.6), so the average $85,400 buys what about $94,228 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Sioux Falls ($47,970). A typical home costs $342,936, or 4.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other South Dakota cities
Sioux Falls ranks 2nd of 2 South Dakota metro areas for this job; Rapid City pays the most ($96,000).
- Rapid City$96,000
- Sioux Falls$85,400
Highest-paying cities for occupational therapists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($137,450).
- San Jose, CA$137,450
- San Francisco, CA$136,250
- Santa Cruz, CA$131,980
- Vallejo, CA$128,760
- Santa Rosa, CA$128,610
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Occupational Therapists salary in Sioux Falls: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Sioux Falls?
$41.06 an hour on average, and $40.70 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Sioux Falls?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $64,340 a year and the 25th percentile is $77,800, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Sioux Falls?
About $68,909 a year ($5,742 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $85,400. South Dakota has no state income tax.
Do occupational therapists earn more in Sioux Falls than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% less than the U.S. average for this job ($101,280).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1122; area Sioux Falls, SD-MN (43620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.38, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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