- Open jobs
- 8
- Agencies hiring
- 2
- Median pay in listings
- $31.44/hour
- Pay range
- $29.14 – $31.99/hour
- Median wage in South Dakota (BLS)
- $23.71/hour
Physical Therapy Assistant - General
Physical Therapy Assistant - General
Physical Therapy Assistant - General
Physical Therapy Assistant - General
Physical Therapy Assistant - General
Physical Therapy Assistant - General
Physical Therapy Assistant - General
Physical Therapy Assistant(PTA) / Travel / Rehabilitation
Physical Therapist Assistant pay in South Dakota
The median wage for Physical Therapist Assistant jobs in South Dakota is $23.71 per hour ($49,317 a year full-time). Jobs on this page pay a median of $31.44/hour, from $29.14 to $31.99. 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 Physical Therapist Assistant jobs in South Dakota
| Agency | Open jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| AHS Staffing | 7 | $31.44/hr |
| MAS Medical Staffing | 1 | — |
Cities with the most Physical Therapist Assistant jobs
Pierre (3), Rapid City (3), Mitchell (2)
FAQ
How much does a Physical Therapist Assistant make in South Dakota?
The median wage for Physical Therapist Assistant jobs in South Dakota is $23.71 per hour (about $49,317 a year), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Physical Therapist Assistant jobs listed on ReferHire pay a median of $31.44 per hour.
How many Physical Therapist Assistant jobs are open in South Dakota?
8 Physical Therapist Assistant jobs from 2 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.