Physical Therapists Salary in East South Dakota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $91,800 -9.1% vs national
Median hourly $44.13
10th percentile $68,360
90th percentile $104,250
Employed locally 270
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,360
    25th
    $78,880
    50th (median)
    $91,800
    75th
    $101,390
    90th
    $104,250

    Top-paying metros for Physical Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,250
    Vallejo, CA $136,440
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $136,200
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $134,810
    Chico, CA $131,370
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,160

    Related occupations in East South Dakota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $75,460
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $48,730
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,220
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $60,970
    Pharmacists $135,980
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $66,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in East South Dakota?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in East South Dakota is $44.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.18 or more per hour.

    Is East South Dakota above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in East South Dakota is 9.1% below the national median of $101,020. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physical Therapists in East South Dakota?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $68,360 per year in East South Dakota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,880.