Occupational Therapists Salary in South Dakota

Occupational therapists in South Dakota earn the most in Rapid City (average $96,000 a year) and the least in Sioux Falls ($85,400), across the 2 South Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the occupational therapists average at $88,150 and the median at $85,050 for 490 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $101,280.

Occupational Therapists average salary by city in South Dakota

Rapid City$96,000
Sioux Falls$85,400

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Rapid City	$96,000	$99,120	$80,880	$76,366	89
Sioux Falls	$85,400	$84,660	$77,800	$68,909	91

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; South Dakota has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Occupational Therapists salary in other states

Occupational Therapists salary by city and state

More about pay in South Dakota

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1122.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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