- Open jobs
- 1
- Agencies hiring
- 1
- Median pay in listings
- $42.46/hour
- Median wage in South Dakota (BLS)
- $27.01/hour
Occupational Therapy Assistant pay in South Dakota
The median wage for Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs in South Dakota is $27.01 per hour ($56,181 a year full-time). Jobs on this page pay a median of $42.46/hour. Travel and contract jobs often pay more than staff positions because they include housing and meal stipends.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Pay in listings is converted to an hourly rate assuming 36–40 hours a week.
License and requirements
Most allied health roles need a national certification (for example ARRT for radiologic technologists, NBRC for respiratory therapists, NBSTSA for surgical technologists) and, in many states, a state license. Therapists (PT, OT, SLP) need a license from South Dakota; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.
Agencies hiring for Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs in South Dakota
| Agency | Open jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| AHS Staffing | 1 | $42.46/hr |
Cities with the most Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs
Yankton (1)
FAQ
How much does a Occupational Therapy Assistant make in South Dakota?
The median wage for Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs in South Dakota is $27.01 per hour (about $56,181 a year), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs listed on ReferHire pay a median of $42.46 per hour.
How many Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs are open in South Dakota?
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs from 1 staffing agencies are open on ReferHire right now.
What license do I need?
Most allied health roles need a national certification (for example ARRT for radiologic technologists, NBRC for respiratory therapists, NBSTSA for surgical technologists) and, in many states, a state license. Therapists (PT, OT, SLP) need a license from South Dakota; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.