Physician Assistants pay in South Dakota
In South Dakota, the median pay for physician assistants is $64.04 an hour ($133,200 a year). About 680 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($135,880). South Dakota ranks 32nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for physician assistants in South Dakota
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $50.32 | $104,660 |
| 25% of workers | $54.12 | $112,570 |
| Half of workers (median) | $64.04 | $133,200 |
| 75% of workers | $68.43 | $142,330 |
| 90% of workers | $75.97 | $158,020 |
Physician Assistants pay in South Dakota metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | $135,790 | 290 |
| Rapid City | $130,740 | 150 |
South Dakota unemployment rate: 2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for physician assistants
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +21.1% over ten years, much faster than average · about 11,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in South Dakota
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $78,060 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $128,840 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $239,970 |
| Pharmacists | $146,790 |
| Physical Therapists | $92,660 |
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