Physical Therapists Salary in South Dakota

Physical therapists in South Dakota earn the most in Rapid City (average $94,990 a year) and the least in Sioux Falls ($91,720), across the 2 South Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the physical therapists average at $93,200 and the median at $92,660 for 1,060 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $105,280.

Physical Therapists average salary by city in South Dakota

Rapid City$94,990
Sioux Falls$91,720

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Rapid City	$94,990	$94,120	$80,530	$75,655	89
Sioux Falls	$91,720	$91,470	$82,490	$73,355	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 Therapists salary in other states

Physical Therapists 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 29-1123.
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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