Physical Therapist Jobs in South Dakota
Across 51 live Physical Therapist listings in South Dakota, median advertised pay is $108K (75th percentile $123K), based on the 40 that state a salary; South Dakota ranks 33rd of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Sanford Health (12), Reliant Rehabilitation (9), Avera Health (8).
51+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 8, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 40 roles pay ~$108k median with 5.1/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Salary Distribution
40 jobs · 8 employersAnnual compensation range
Work-Life Balance Distribution
40 jobs · 8 employersHigher = better work-life balance
Physical Therapist Assistant-Vermillion
Athletico Physical TherapyVermillion, SD
Physical Therapist Assistant
Reliant RehabilitationMitchell, SD
Physical Therapist Assistant or Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
Reliant RehabilitationHuron, SD
Physical Therapist Assistant
Reliant RehabilitationRapid City, SD
Physical Therapist
Reliant RehabilitationRedfield, SD
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Physical Therapist Pay in South Dakota: Live Market and State Comparison
Live physical therapist 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
- 51
- Live median
- $108k
- 75th $123k · n=40
- 12-mo median
- $90k
- Pay rank
- #33 of 51
- Work-life
- 5.4/10 · #23
- 12-mo postings
- 120
Physical Therapist pay in South Dakota sits level with the $92k median across the 51 states we can measure, where California leads at $116k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs SD | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota (this page) | $90k | — | 5.4/10 | 120 |
| California#1 | $116k | +$25k | 5.3/10 | 4176 |
| Wyomingborders | $98k | +$8k | 5.1/10 | 91 |
| Minnesotaborders | $97k | +$7k | 5.7/10 | 780 |
| Montanaborders | $95k | +$5k | 5.3/10 | 165 |
| North Dakotaborders | $91k | +$1k | 4.9/10 | 119 |
| Nebraskaborders | $91k | +$0k | 5.1/10 | 251 |
| Iowaborders | $86k | −$4k | 5.6/10 | 544 |
“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 8, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- Sanford Health (12), Reliant Rehabilitation (9), Avera Health (8)
- 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 Physical Therapist jobs in South Dakota.
How much do physical therapists earn in South Dakota?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of physical therapists. 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 physical therapist jobs available?
Some physical 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 physical therapist jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every physical therapist role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring physical therapists in South Dakota right now?
Employers currently hiring for physical therapist roles include Reliant Rehabilitation, Avera Health, Athletico Physical Therapy, Monument Health, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many physical therapist jobs in South Dakota are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 51 physical therapists 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.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Physical Therapist Jobs in South Dakota
Sanford Health12 open roles here · WLB 60/100
Avera Health8 open roles here · WLB 30/100Monument Health8 open roles here · WLB 60/100
FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers3 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Aegis Therapies2 open roles here · WLB 75/100- Athletico Physical Therapy2 open roles here · WLB 72/100
Blue Stone Therapy2 open roles here · WLB 74/100