12+ Respiratory Therapist Jobs in South Dakota
Respiratory Therapist positions in South Dakota with $60K-$80K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.
12+ positions available
12+ Respiratory Therapist Jobs in South Dakota Available Now
These 7 roles pay ~$92k median with 3.0/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Respiratory Therapist RRT | Rapid City Home Medical Equipment
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How South Dakota Compares for Respiratory Therapist Pay
South Dakota against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own respiratory therapist postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
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 | vs SD | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota (this page) | $75k | — | 3.1/10 | 7 |
| District of Columbia#1 | $127k | +$51k | 3.3/10 | 11 |
| Minnesotaborders | $92k | +$17k | 3.9/10 | 40 |
| Nebraskaborders | $87k | +$12k | 3.3/10 | 25 |
| Montanaborders | $85k | +$10k | 4.5/10 | 19 |
| Wyomingborders | $81k | +$6k | 4.9/10 | 12 |
| Iowaborders | $77k | +$2k | 4.2/10 | 37 |
| North Dakotaborders | $76k | +$1k | 4.0/10 | 14 |
“borders” = shares a border with South Dakota; “#n” = national pay rank among the 49 measured states.
Respiratory Therapist Jobs in South Dakota: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance
South Dakota offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking respiratory therapist jobs in south dakota. With 12+ open positions and salaries ranging from $57K to $92K, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Respiratory Therapist Jobs in South Dakota on this page have an average score of 3.7/10, 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 respiratory therapist jobs in south dakota include Avera Health, Sanford Health, Monument Health, Vibra Healthcare, and more. Positions span respiratory therapist jobs south dakota. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for respiratory 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 respiratory therapists earn in South Dakota?
Listed respiratory therapists in South Dakota on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $57K to $92K per year, with a median near $59K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.
Are there remote or hybrid respiratory therapists 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 therapists 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, Sanford Health, Monument Health, Vibra Healthcare, 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 12+ respiratory 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 Respiratory Therapist Jobs in South Dakota
Avera Health7 open roles here · WLB 28/100
Sanford Health2 open roles here · WLB 58/100
Apria Healthcare1 open role here · WLB 27/100
Encompass Health1 open role here · WLB 39/100
Exceptional Healthcare1 open role here · WLB 48/100Vibra Healthcare1 open role here · WLB 71/100
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