50+ Physical Therapist Jobs in South Dakota
Physical 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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50+ Physical Therapist Jobs in South Dakota Available Now
These 40 roles pay ~$108k median with 7.2/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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How South Dakota Compares for Physical Therapist Pay
South Dakota against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own physical therapist postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Physical Therapist roles in South Dakota advertise $2k below the $92k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Hawaii leads at $120k.
| State | Median pay | vs SD | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota (this page) | $90k | — | 5.6/10 | 54 |
| Hawaii#1 | $120k | +$31k | 5.3/10 | 51 |
| Montanaborders | $99k | +$9k | 5.7/10 | 67 |
| Wyomingborders | $98k | +$8k | 6.0/10 | 24 |
| Minnesotaborders | $98k | +$8k | 5.7/10 | 316 |
| Nebraskaborders | $93k | +$3k | 5.0/10 | 67 |
| North Dakotaborders | $89k | −$0k | 4.7/10 | 43 |
| Iowaborders | $89k | −$1k | 5.9/10 | 164 |
“borders” = shares a border with South Dakota; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
Physical Therapist Jobs in South Dakota: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance
South Dakota offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking physical therapist jobs in south dakota. With 50+ open positions and salaries ranging from $74K to $108K, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Physical Therapist Jobs in South Dakota on this page have an average score of 6.4/10, with 100% with no weekends. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for physical 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 physical therapists earn in South Dakota?
Listed physical therapists in South Dakota on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $74K to $108K per year, with a median near $74K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.
Are there remote or hybrid physical therapists 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 therapists 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, 100% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
What types of employers hire physical therapists?
Physical therapists are hired by hospitals, health systems, group practices, telehealth companies, and community clinics. WeekdayDoc lists verified roles across these settings, each screened for work-life balance.
How many physical therapist jobs in south dakota are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 50+ physical 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 Physical Therapist Jobs in South Dakota
Reliant Rehabilitation14 open roles here · WLB 72/100
Monument Health11 open roles here · WLB 55/100
Avera Health6 open roles here · WLB 28/100
Aegis Therapies3 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Blue Stone Therapy2 open roles here · WLB 74/100
Encompass Health2 open roles here · WLB 39/100
Stillwater Hospice2 open roles here · WLB 75/100
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