15+ Physician Assistant Jobs in South Dakota
Physician Assistant positions in South Dakota with $100K-$140K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.
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How South Dakota Compares for Physician Assistant Pay
South Dakota against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own physician assistant postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Physician Assistant pay in South Dakota sits level with the $134k median across the 51 states we can measure, where California leads at $165k.
| State | Median pay | vs SD | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota (this page) | $132k | — | 4.9/10 | 148 |
| California#1 | $165k | +$33k | 5.1/10 | 1418 |
| Wyomingborders | $147k | +$15k | 5.4/10 | 43 |
| Minnesotaborders | $140k | +$8k | 5.2/10 | 420 |
| Montanaborders | $125k | −$7k | 5.2/10 | 54 |
| Nebraskaborders | $123k | −$9k | 5.2/10 | 70 |
| Iowaborders | $110k | −$22k | 4.9/10 | 188 |
| North Dakotaborders | $94k | −$38k | 5.5/10 | 26 |
“borders” = shares a border with South Dakota; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
Physician Assistant Jobs in South Dakota: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance
South Dakota offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking physician assistant jobs in south dakota. With 15+ open positions, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Physician Assistant Jobs in South Dakota on this page have an average score of 3.6/10, with 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 physician assistant jobs in south dakota include Avera Health, Sanford Health, Limitless Male, Exceptional Healthcare. Positions span physician assistant jobs south dakota. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for physician assistant 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 3.0% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 15,119+ 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 physician assistants earn in South Dakota?
Physician assistant salaries typically range from $100K–$140K annually, depending on specialty, location, and experience. WeekdayDoc shows the posted pay on every listing so you can compare before applying.
Are there remote or hybrid physician assistants jobs available?
Some physician assistants 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 physician assistants jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every physician assistant role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 7% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring physician assistants in South Dakota right now?
Employers currently hiring for physician assistant roles include Avera Health, Sanford Health, Limitless Male, Exceptional Healthcare. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many physician assistant jobs in south dakota are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 15+ physician assistants 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.
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