Occupational Therapist Salary in South Dakota (2026)

FAQ

How much does a Occupational Therapist make in South Dakota?

The median annual salary for a Occupational Therapist in South Dakota is $85,050, or about $40.89 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.

How does this compare to the national average?

The national median for Occupational Therapists is $101,555. South Dakota is -16% below the national median.

What is the entry-level salary for a Occupational Therapist in South Dakota?

Entry-level occupational therapists in South Dakota typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.

Is South Dakota a good state for occupational therapists?

With 490 occupational therapist jobs on record and a median salary of $85,050, South Dakota offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.

Where does Occupational Therapist pay rank in South Dakota?

By median annual wage, occupational therapists rank 87 of the 563 occupations reported in South Dakota — higher than 85% of them.

What do similar occupations pay in South Dakota?

Among occupations in the same job family, Radiologists at $586,010, Emergency Medicine Physicians at $393,870, Obstetricians and Gynecologists at $297,610 — all figures are median annual wages for South Dakota.

Do these figures include taxes?

No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. South Dakota has no state income tax on wages, so take-home pay is closer to the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 93.0 (100 = national average).