Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in South Dakota

Physical therapist assistants in South Dakota earn the most in Rapid City (average $53,080 a year) and the least in Sioux Falls ($51,430), across the 2 South Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the physical therapist assistants average at $52,170 and the median at $49,310 for 300 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $68,730.

Physical Therapist Assistants average salary by city in South Dakota

Rapid City$53,080
Sioux Falls$51,430

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Rapid City	$53,080	$50,010	$48,340	$44,830	89
Sioux Falls	$51,430	$49,080	$45,920	$43,504	91

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; South Dakota has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Physical Therapist Assistants salary in other states

Physical Therapist Assistants salary by city and state

More about pay in South Dakota

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 31-2021.
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.

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