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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).

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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

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51 jobs

These 40 roles pay ~$108k median with 5.1/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

Sanford Health logo

Physical Therapist - BHOSC | Full-Time

Sanford HealthRapid City, SD

Physical Therapist
$35-$52 per hour
No Nights
FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers logo

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)- Full Time

FYZICAL Therapy & Balance CentersYankton, SD

Physical Therapist Assistant
$35 per hour
No Weekends
Avera Health logo

Physical Therapist (PT)

Avera HealthChamberlain, SD

Physical Therapist
$73,840 - $111,800
No Nights
Sanford Health logo

Physical Therapist - Black Hills Ortho & Spine | Full-Time

Sanford HealthRapid City, SD

Physical Therapist
$35-$52 per hour
No Nights
Sanford Health logo

Senior Physical Therapist - Aberdeen Medical Center

Sanford HealthAberdeen, SD

Physical Therapist
$36.5-$57 per hour
No Nights
Sanford Health logo

Physical Therapist

Sanford HealthSouth Dakota

Physical Therapist
$33-$52 per hour
No Nights
Avera Health logo

Physical Therapist

Avera HealthSouth Dakota

Physical Therapist
$39.5-$59.25 per hour
No Nights
Sanford Health logo

Physical Therapist - Webster Medical Center | PRN

Sanford HealthWebster, SD

Physical Therapist
$35.5-$52 per hour
No Nights
Sanford Health logo

Physical Therapist Assistant - Webster Medical Center

Sanford HealthWebster, SD

Physical Therapist Assistant
$20.5-$33 per hour
No Nights
Sanford Health logo

Physical Therapist - Webster Medical Center

Sanford HealthWebster, SD

Physical Therapist
$35.5-$52 per hour
No Nights
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Physical Therapist Assistant - Canby/Clear Lake | Full-Time

Sanford HealthSouth Dakota

Physical Therapist Assistant
$20.5-$33 per hour
No Nights

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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.

Physical Therapist 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)$90k—5.4/10120
California#1$116k+$25k5.3/104176
Wyomingborders$98k+$8k5.1/1091
Minnesotaborders$97k+$7k5.7/10780
Montanaborders$95k+$5k5.3/10165
North Dakotaborders$91k+$1k4.9/10119
Nebraskaborders$91k+$0k5.1/10251
Iowaborders$86k−$4k5.6/10544

“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. Among current listings, 9% with no weekends. 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 Sanford Health, Avera Health, FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers. 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.