Respiratory Therapist Jobs in South Dakota
Across 15 live Respiratory Therapist listings in South Dakota, median advertised pay is $87K (75th percentile $92K), based on the 7 that state a salary; South Dakota ranks 41st of 49 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Avera Health (6), Monument Health (3), Apria Healthcare (1).
15+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 5, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 7 roles pay ~$87k median with 3.0/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Salary Distribution
7 jobs · 3 employersAnnual compensation range
Work-Life Balance Distribution
7 jobs · 3 employersHigher = better work-life balance
Respiratory Therapist
Encompass HealthSioux Falls, SD
Per Diem Respiratory Therapist – Rapid City, SD or Sidney, NE
Apria HealthcareRapid City, SD
Respiratory Therapist
Exceptional HealthcareRapid City, SD
Respiratory Therapist RRT | Rapid City Home Medical Equipment
Lead Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapist Pay in South Dakota: Live Market and State Comparison
Live respiratory 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
- 15
- Live median
- $87k
- 75th $92k · n=7
- 12-mo median
- $75k
- Pay rank
- #41 of 49
- Work-life
- 3.9/10 · #32
- 12-mo postings
- 25
Respiratory Therapist roles in South Dakota advertise $7k below the $82k median across the 49 states we can measure, where District of Columbia leads at $127k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs SD | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota (this page) | $75k | — | 3.9/10 | 25 |
| District of Columbia#1 | $127k | +$52k | 3.3/10 | 29 |
| Minnesotaborders | $94k | +$19k | 4.0/10 | 147 |
| Nebraskaborders | $89k | +$14k | 4.1/10 | 83 |
| Wyomingborders | $83k | +$8k | 4.5/10 | 34 |
| North Dakotaborders | $82k | +$7k | 3.6/10 | 52 |
| Montanaborders | $81k | +$6k | 4.1/10 | 41 |
| Iowaborders | $74k | −$1k | 4.1/10 | 142 |
“borders” = shares a border with South Dakota; “#n” = national pay rank among the 49 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 5, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- Avera Health (6), Monument Health (3)
- 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 Respiratory Therapist jobs in South Dakota.
How much do respiratory therapists earn in South Dakota?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of respiratory 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 respiratory therapist jobs available?
Some respiratory 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 respiratory therapist jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every respiratory therapist 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 respiratory therapists in South Dakota right now?
Employers currently hiring for respiratory therapist roles include Avera Health, Monument Health, Brookings Health System, Lincare, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many respiratory therapist jobs in South Dakota are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 15 respiratory 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.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Respiratory Therapist Jobs in South Dakota
Avera Health6 open roles here · WLB 30/100Monument Health3 open roles here · WLB 60/100
Apria Healthcare1 open role here · WLB 29/100
Brookings Health System1 open role here · WLB 56/100- Encompass Health1 open role here · WLB 43/100
Exceptional Healthcare1 open role here · WLB 43/100
Lincare1 open role here · WLB 11/100Vibra Healthcare1 open role here · WLB 72/100