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Exercise Physiologists in South Dakota

Exercise physiologists design and oversee fitness programs aimed at improving cardiovascular health, body composition, strength, endurance, or flexibility. They work in hospitals, clinics, fitness centers, corporate wellness programs, and rehabilitation facilities, assessing clients' fitness levels and monitoring their progress through exercise and physical activity. In South Dakota the median pay is $51,630 a year, 13% below the national median of $59,460.

$51,630median pay in South Dakota, per year
$51,070–$63,820middle half earn
30employed in South Dakota
$59,460U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in South Dakota

7open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in South Dakota or remote
2employers hiring
4posted in the last 7 days
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What it takes

Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience).

Skills that matter most

InstructingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingWritingCritical ThinkingMonitoringSocial Perceptiveness

Knowledge areas

Medicine and DentistryCustomer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageBiologyEducation and TrainingPsychology

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O*NET-SOC 29-1128.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, South Dakota, annual.