Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Rapid City, SD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rapid City, SD

Median annual salary $55,720 -14.9% vs national
Median hourly $26.79
10th percentile $37,270
90th percentile $65,160
Employed locally 40
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,270
    25th
    $48,250
    50th (median)
    $55,720
    75th
    $59,520
    90th
    $65,160

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 77% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 23% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Therapist Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,350
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $97,230
    Modesto, CA $96,120
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $90,000
    Spartanburg, SC $85,470
    Salinas, CA $84,210

    Nearby metros — Physical Therapist Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Gadsden, AL $63,210
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $58,740
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $48,140

    Related occupations in Rapid City, SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants$37,250
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$36,080
    Dental Assistants$47,010
    Medical Assistants$38,810
    Phlebotomists$35,280
    Medical Transcriptionists$52,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapist Assistants make per hour in Rapid City?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Rapid City, SD is $26.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.31 or more per hour.

    Is Rapid City above or below average for Physical Therapist Assistants salaries?

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Rapid City, SD is 14.9% below the national median of $65,510. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physical Therapist Assistants in Rapid City?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,270 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,250.