Physician Assistant Jobs in South Dakota
There are 10 live Physician Assistant listings in South Dakota; South Dakota ranks 7th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Avera Health (7), Sanford Health (2), CVS Health (1).
10+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 21, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Family Medicine
Physician Assistant (ER)
Exceptional HealthcareRapid City, SD
Physician Assistant
Fidelity PartnersEmployer score · SilverNemo, SD
APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Oncology
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 roles in South Dakota advertise $14k above the $136k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Alaska leads at $168k.
| State | Median pay | vs SD | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota (this page) | $150k | — | 4.7/10 | 152 |
| Alaska#1 | $168k | +$18k | 5.1/10 | 38 |
| Wyomingborders | $149k | −$1k | 5.1/10 | 55 |
| Minnesotaborders | $141k | −$9k | 5.0/10 | 521 |
| North Dakotaborders | $139k | −$11k | 5.5/10 | 39 |
| Montanaborders | $131k | −$19k | 4.8/10 | 53 |
| Iowaborders | $117k | −$33k | 4.7/10 | 187 |
| Nebraskaborders | $106k | −$44k | 4.8/10 | 93 |
“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
The jobs loaded on this page, counted and measured by WeekdayDoc — live listings, not a salary survey. Market comparisons elsewhere on the page use their own labeled scope and period.
| Measure | This page | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Most openings | Avera Health (7), Sanford Health (2) | —employers with the most listings on this page |
| Top-rated employers hiring | BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) | Top Employers work-life index |
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index; updated Oct 21, 2026.
A few things worth knowing
About PA jobs in South Dakota.
How much do physician assistants earn in South Dakota?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of physician assistants. 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 physician assistant 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 assistant 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, 8% 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, CVS Health, Exceptional Healthcare, and others. 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 10 physician assistants 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 Physician Assistant Jobs in South Dakota