Physician Jobs in South Dakota
Across 138 live Physician listings in South Dakota, median advertised pay is $300K (75th percentile $375K), based on the 22 that state a salary; South Dakota ranks 28th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Avera Health (67), Sanford Health (24), Vohra Physicians (13).
138+ 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
These 22 roles pay ~$300k median with 7.2/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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Physician Pay in South Dakota: Live Market and State Comparison
Live physician 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
- 138
- Live median
- $300k
- 75th $375k · n=22
- 12-mo median
- $304k
- Pay rank
- #28 of 51
- Work-life
- 4.0/10 · #50
- 12-mo postings
- 204
Physician pay in South Dakota sits level with the $308k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Montana leads at $405k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs SD | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota (this page) | $304k | — | 4.0/10 | 204 |
| Montanaborders | $405k | +$101k | 5.3/10 | 184 |
| New Hampshire#2 | $378k | +$75k | 5.2/10 | 326 |
| Iowaborders | $363k | +$59k | 4.9/10 | 476 |
| North Dakotaborders | $353k | +$49k | 4.7/10 | 222 |
| Minnesotaborders | $344k | +$40k | 5.3/10 | 1409 |
| Wyomingborders | $322k | +$18k | 5.7/10 | 91 |
| Nebraskaborders | $311k | +$7k | 4.6/10 | 148 |
“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 21, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- Avera Health (67), Sanford Health (24), Vohra Physicians (13)
- 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 Physician jobs in South Dakota.
How much do physicians earn in South Dakota?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of physicians. 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 jobs available?
Some physicians 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 jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every physician 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.
What types of employers hire physicians?
Physicians 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 physician jobs in South Dakota are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 138 physicians 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 Jobs in South Dakota
Avera Health67 open roles here · WLB 30/100Sanford Health24 open roles here · WLB 60/100
Vohra Physicians13 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Commonwealth Medical Services8 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Dr House4 open roles here · WLB 100/100
Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health3 open roles here · WLB 75/100Rinvio Recruitment3 open roles here · WLB 52/100
CVS Health2 open roles here · WLB 60/100