- Open jobs
- 0
- Agencies hiring
- 0
- Median wage in South Dakota (BLS)
- $32.81/hour
Respiratory Therapist pay in South Dakota
The median wage for Respiratory Therapist jobs in South Dakota is $32.81 per hour ($68,245 a year full-time). 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.
FAQ
How much does a Respiratory Therapist make in South Dakota?
The median wage for Respiratory Therapist jobs in South Dakota is $32.81 per hour (about $68,245 a year), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
How many Respiratory Therapist jobs are open in South Dakota?
0 Respiratory Therapist jobs from 0 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.