35+ Counselor Jobs in South Dakota
Counselor positions in South Dakota with $50K-$80K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.
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35+ Counselor Jobs in South Dakota Available Now
These 22 roles pay ~$97k median with 5.1/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Clinical Therapist II, Path Services
in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)
Remote Therapist – Older Adults | LCSW / LMFT / LPC-MH | South Dakota | Telehealth
Sailor HealthGreat Workplace
in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)
Hospice Music Therapist
in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)
Family Therapist -Juvenile Counseling Services
in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)
in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)
Mental Health Therapist for Seniors (Remote - Licensed in South Dakota)
Sailor HealthGreat Workplace
in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)
A mental health therapy role paying $72-$90/hr is hidden in this list.
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Licensed Mental Health Therapist (South Dakota)
One-time payment · dashboard + negotiation brief on every application
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How South Dakota Compares for Counselor Pay
South Dakota against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own counselor postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Counselor roles in South Dakota advertise $5k above the $82k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Mississippi leads at $122k.
| State | Median pay | vs SD | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota (this page) | $87k | — | 5.9/10 | 41 |
| Mississippi#1 | $122k | +$35k | 5.5/10 | 80 |
| North Dakotaborders | $111k | +$23k | 5.8/10 | 24 |
| Wyomingborders | $107k | +$19k | 5.5/10 | 10 |
| Montanaborders | $95k | +$8k | 6.7/10 | 64 |
| Minnesotaborders | $76k | −$11k | 6.5/10 | 256 |
| Nebraskaborders | $76k | −$11k | 5.4/10 | 53 |
| Iowaborders | $75k | −$13k | 6.0/10 | 118 |
“borders” = shares a border with South Dakota; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
Counselor Jobs in South Dakota: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance
South Dakota offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking counselor jobs in south dakota. With 35+ open positions and salaries ranging from $54K to $101K, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Counselor Jobs in South Dakota on this page have an average score of 6.5/10, with 29% with no on-call requirements, 29% with no weekends, 18% offering remote work. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for counselor jobs in south dakota include Sanford Health, Lutheran Social Service, Avera Health, Sailor Health, and more. Positions span counselor jobs south dakota. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for counselor jobs in south dakota, Talkiatry (score: 95.8/100), Up Lift (score: 94.5/100), Cyti Clinics (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $101K, trending down 4.9% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 7,451+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do counselors earn in South Dakota?
Listed counselors in South Dakota on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $54K to $101K per year, with a median near $64K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.
Are there remote or hybrid counselors jobs available?
Yes — about 18% of current counselors listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which counselors jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every counselor role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 29% with no on-call and 29% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring counselors in South Dakota right now?
Employers currently hiring for counselor roles include Sanford Health, Lutheran Social Service, Avera Health, Sailor Health, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many counselor jobs in south dakota are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 35+ counselors positions in South Dakota listed, with new roles added daily as employers post them. Create a free account to compare salaries and work-life-balance scores side by side, then apply directly.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Counselor Jobs in South Dakota
Sanford Health8 open roles here · WLB 58/100
Avera Health5 open roles here · WLB 28/100
Gotham Enterprises4 open roles here · WLB 95/100
- Lutheran Social Service3 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Ladgov2 open roles here · WLB 76/100Monument Health2 open roles here · WLB 55/100
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