Physical Therapists pay range in Sioux Falls
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $77,890 a year or less, while the top 10% make $107,570 or more. The middle half of physical therapists in Sioux Falls earn between $82,490 and $101,560.
- $78K10th
- $82K25th
- $91KMedian
- $102K75th
- $108K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $91,720 | $7,643 | $44.10 |
| Median | $91,470 | $7,622 | $43.98 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $82,490 | $6,874 | $39.66 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $101,560 | $8,463 | $48.83 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapists pay in Sioux Falls vs. South Dakota and the U.S.
Physical therapists in Sioux Falls earn about the same as the South Dakota average ($93,200) and 13% less than the U.S. average ($105,280). At the median the gap is -11% against the U.S. median of $102,760.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | $91,720 | $91,470 | $77,890 | $107,570 | 460 |
| South Dakota | $93,200 | $92,660 | $77,890 | $107,870 | 1,060 |
| United States | $105,280 | $102,760 | $77,140 | $135,140 | 267,330 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physical Therapists salary after taxes in Sioux Falls
On the average salary of $91,720, a single filer in Sioux Falls takes home about $73,355 a year, or $6,113 a month and $2,821 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% 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 | $73,355 | $6,113 |
| Working in MN | $68,641 | $5,720 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Sioux Falls a good place for physical 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 $91,720 buys what about $101,202 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Sioux Falls ($47,970). A typical home costs $342,936, or 3.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical 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 ($94,990).
- Rapid City$94,990
- Sioux Falls$91,720
Highest-paying cities for physical therapists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($145,040).
- San Francisco, CA$145,040
- San Jose, CA$140,090
- Napa, CA$136,360
- Santa Rosa, CA$135,520
- Vallejo, CA$132,660
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Physical Therapists salary in Sioux Falls: questions
How much do physical therapists make an hour in Sioux Falls?
$44.09 an hour on average, and $43.98 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapists salary in Sioux Falls?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $77,890 a year and the 25th percentile is $82,490, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physical therapists take-home pay in Sioux Falls?
About $73,355 a year ($6,113 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $91,720. South Dakota has no state income tax.
Do physical therapists earn more in Sioux Falls than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% less than the U.S. average for this job ($105,280).
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 29-1123; 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 1.51, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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