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Pharmacist Jobs in South Dakota

Across 43 live Pharmacist listings in South Dakota, median advertised pay is $182K, based on the 20 that state a salary; South Dakota ranks 28th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Sanford Health (13), Avera Health (10), Monument Health (4).

43+ positions available

Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 14, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this

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43 jobs

These 20 roles pay ~$182k median with 2.8/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

Sanford Health logo

Pharmacist - Ambulatory Care - Full Time

Sanford HealthSioux Falls, SD

Pharmacist
$57-$87.5 per hour
Avera Health logo

Pharmacist | LTC Pharmacy

Avera HealthRapid City, SD

Pharmacist
Pay not disclosed
DAKOTAMART logo

Staff Pharmacist

DakotamartBelle Fourche, SD

Pharmacist
Pay not disclosed
Monument Health logo

Pharmacist Clinical | Spearfish Hospital

Monument HealthSpearfish, SD

Pharmacist
Pay not disclosed
Avera Health logo

Pharmacist | Inpatient

Avera HealthAberdeen, SD

Pharmacist
Pay not disclosed
Encompass Health logo

Pharmacist

Encompass HealthSioux Falls, SD

Pharmacist
Pay not disclosed
Spartan Nash logo

Pharmacist

Spartan NashRapid City, SD

Pharmacist
Pay not disclosed
DAKOTAMART logo

Staff Pharmacist

DakotamartHot Springs, SD

Pharmacist
Pay not disclosed
Monument Health logo

Pharmacist | Cancer Care Institute

Monument HealthRapid City, SD

Pharmacist
Pay not disclosed
Monument Health logo

Pharmacist | Home Plus

Monument HealthRapid City, SD

Pharmacist
Pay not disclosed
Avera Health logo

Pharmacist | Inpatient

Avera HealthSouth Dakota

Pharmacist
Pay not disclosed
Sanford Health logo

Pharmacist - Emergency Department -Days/Evenings

Sanford HealthSouth Dakota

Pharmacist
$53-$87.5 per hour
Sanford Health logo

Operations Pharmacist - Straight Evenings - Full Time

Sanford HealthSouth Dakota

Pharmacist
$53-$87.5 per hour
Sanford Health logo

Pharmacist -Adult Internal Medicine Focused - Days/Evenings

Sanford HealthSioux Falls, SD

Pharmacist
$53-$87.5 per hour
Sanford Health logo

Pharmacist – Straight Evenings - Sioux Falls

Sanford HealthSioux Falls, SD

Pharmacist
$53-$87.5 per hour

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Pharmacist Pay in South Dakota: Live Market and State Comparison

Live pharmacist listings in South Dakota today, then South Dakota against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.

Live listings
43
Live median
$182k
75th $182k · n=20
12-mo median
$138k
Pay rank
#28 of 51
Work-life
3.4/10 · #49
12-mo postings
86

Pharmacist pay in South Dakota sits level with the $138k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Washington leads at $165k.

Pharmacist median pay and work-life-balance score, South Dakota compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian pay (12 mo)vs SDWLBPostings (12 mo)
South Dakota (this page)$138k—3.4/1086
Washington#1$165k+$27k4.2/10552
Wyomingborders$147k+$9k4.9/1056
Minnesotaborders$146k+$8k4.1/10502
Montanaborders$145k+$7k4.8/1095
North Dakotaborders$140k+$2k4.0/1040
Iowaborders$129k−$9k4.0/10379
Nebraskaborders$125k−$13k4.1/10143

“borders” = shares a border with South Dakota; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 14, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.

Most openings on this page:
Sanford Health (13), Avera Health (10), Monument Health (4)
Top-rated employers hiring:
BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) (Top Employers work-life index)

A few things worth knowing

About Pharmacist jobs in South Dakota.

How much do pharmacists earn in South Dakota?

A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of pharmacists. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.

Are there remote or hybrid pharmacist jobs available?

Some pharmacists 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 pharmacist jobs have the best work-life balance?

Every pharmacist role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 5% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.

Who is hiring pharmacists in South Dakota right now?

Employers currently hiring for pharmacist roles include Sanford Health, Avera Health, Monument Health, DAKOTAMART, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.

How many pharmacist jobs in South Dakota are available, and how often are they updated?

There are currently 43 pharmacists positions in South Dakota listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.