Physician Assistant Salary in South Dakota (2026)

FAQ

How much does a Physician Assistant make in South Dakota?

The median annual salary for a Physician Assistant in South Dakota is $133,200, or about $64.04 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.

How does this compare to the national average?

The national median for Physician Assistants is $140,258. South Dakota is -5% below the national median.

What is the entry-level salary for a Physician Assistant in South Dakota?

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

Is South Dakota a good state for physician assistants?

With 680 physician assistant jobs on record and a median salary of $133,200, South Dakota offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.

Where does Physician Assistant pay rank in South Dakota?

By median annual wage, physician assistants rank 25 of the 563 occupations reported in South Dakota — higher than 96% 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).