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Physical Therapist Assistants in South Dakota
Physical therapist assistants help licensed physical therapists treat patients recovering from injuries, surgeries, and illnesses. They work in hospitals, outpatient clinics, nursing homes, and rehabilitation facilities In South Dakota the median pay is $49,310 a year, 28% below the national median of $68,380.
$49,310median pay in South Dakota, per year
$46,910–$60,050middle half earn
300employed in South Dakota
$68,380U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in South Dakota
267open roles like this on employer career sites, 2 in South Dakota or remote
12employers hiring
139posted in the last 7 days
FL · CA · NJwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold an associate degree.
Skills that matter most
Active ListeningSpeakingMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessReading ComprehensionWritingCritical ThinkingActive Learning
Knowledge areas
Customer and Personal ServiceTherapy and CounselingEnglish LanguageEducation and TrainingPsychologyMedicine and Dentistry
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Physical Therapist Assistants.
Licenses and training in South Dakota
Physical Therapist Assistants pay in other states
California · $83,110Massachusetts · $79,460New Jersey · $78,440Texas · $78,000Maryland · $77,670Alaska · $77,640Connecticut · $75,880Nevada · $75,520Delaware · $74,610Virginia · $73,760
Related occupations
Physical Therapist AidesOccupational Therapy AssistantsOccupational Therapy AidesHome Health AidesPersonal Care AidesNursing AssistantsOrderliesPsychiatric Aides
Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against physical therapist assistants and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against physical therapist assistants and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 31-2021.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, South Dakota, annual.