Careers · Occupational Therapists · South Dakota
Occupational Therapists in South Dakota
Occupational therapists help people with disabilities or developmental delays rebuild independence through rehabilitation programs. They assess clients' needs, design therapeutic interventions, teach practical skills, and adapt environments to support daily living, work, and homemaking activities In South Dakota the median pay is $85,050 a year, 15% below the national median of $100,330.
$85,050median pay in South Dakota, per year
$80,720–$99,940middle half earn
490employed in South Dakota
$100,330U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in South Dakota
379open roles like this on employer career sites, 2 in South Dakota or remote
20employers hiring
158posted in the last 7 days
CA · FL · NYwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Extensive preparation (graduate degree and/or many years of experience). Most hold a master’s degree.
Skills that matter most
Active ListeningMonitoringService OrientationReading ComprehensionWritingSpeakingCritical ThinkingSocial Perceptiveness
Knowledge areas
Therapy and CounselingPsychologyCustomer and Personal ServiceMedicine and DentistryEnglish LanguageEducation and Training
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Occupational Therapists.
Licenses and training in South Dakota
Occupational Therapists pay in other states
California · $124,510Oregon · $112,310Nevada · $110,520District of Columbia · $109,170Washington · $107,670Maryland · $106,980Colorado · $106,720Arkansas · $106,360Texas · $106,140Oklahoma · $104,300
Related occupations
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against occupational therapists and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against occupational therapists and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 29-1122.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, South Dakota, annual.