25+ Occupational Therapist Jobs in South Dakota
Occupational Therapist positions in South Dakota with $70K-$95K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.
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25+ Occupational Therapist Jobs in South Dakota Available Now
These 21 roles pay ~$112k median with 5.1/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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How South Dakota Compares for Occupational Therapist Pay
South Dakota against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own occupational therapist postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Occupational Therapist roles in South Dakota advertise $23k above the $97k median across the 51 states we can measure, where District of Columbia leads at $139k.
| State | Median pay | vs SD | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota (this page) | $120k | — | 5.7/10 | 16 |
| District of Columbia#1 | $139k | +$19k | 4.7/10 | 14 |
| Montanaborders | $108k | −$12k | 5.6/10 | 33 |
| Iowaborders | $102k | −$18k | 5.9/10 | 78 |
| Nebraskaborders | $101k | −$19k | 6.0/10 | 37 |
| Minnesotaborders | $94k | −$25k | 5.4/10 | 210 |
| North Dakotaborders | $93k | −$27k | 5.8/10 | 15 |
| Wyomingborders | $88k | −$32k | 5.2/10 | 10 |
“borders” = shares a border with South Dakota; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
Occupational Therapist Jobs in South Dakota: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance
South Dakota offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking occupational therapist jobs in south dakota. With 25+ open positions and salaries ranging from $50K to $123K, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Occupational Therapist Jobs in South Dakota on this page have an average score of 5.5/10, with 13% with no on-call requirements, 7% with no weekends. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for occupational therapist jobs in south dakota include Avera Health, Monument Health, Sanford Health, Aegis Therapies, and more. Positions span occupational therapist jobs south dakota across 2 states. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for occupational therapist 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 occupational therapists earn in South Dakota?
Listed occupational therapists in South Dakota on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $50K to $123K per year, with a median near $71K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.
Are there remote or hybrid occupational therapists jobs available?
Some occupational therapists roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which occupational therapists jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every occupational therapist role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 13% with no on-call and 7% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring occupational therapists in South Dakota right now?
Employers currently hiring for occupational therapist roles include Avera Health, Monument Health, Sanford Health, Aegis Therapies, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many occupational therapist jobs in south dakota are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 25+ occupational therapists 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 Occupational Therapist Jobs in South Dakota
Avera Health11 open roles here · WLB 28/100
Reliant Rehabilitation8 open roles here · WLB 72/100
Sanford Health3 open roles here · WLB 58/100
Aegis Therapies2 open roles here · WLB 75/100Vibra Healthcare2 open roles here · WLB 71/100
Blue Stone Therapy1 open role here · WLB 74/100Brookings Health System1 open role here · WLB 50/100
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