State profile · SD
Healthcare wages in South Dakota
Median pay, take-home after state tax, and WageBench Score ranking for 43 healthcare occupations in South Dakota.
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State tax (avg)
0.0%
No state income tax
Cost of living
89
RPP index (100 = national avg)
NLC compact
Member
Nurse Licensure Compact
Avg WageBench Score
70
Across 43 occupations
HIGHEST MEDIAN
Top-paying healthcare roles
- Radiologists$586,010
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$393,870
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$297,610
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$280,520
- Nurse Anesthetists$263,930
LOWEST MEDIAN
Lowest-paying healthcare roles
- Physical Therapist Aides$31,330
- Paramedics$36,800
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$37,740
- Nursing Assistants$38,800
- Phlebotomists$39,560
Every healthcare occupation in South Dakota
Sortable by median wage, take-home after tax, or composite WageBench Score. Click any occupation for the full detail page.
43 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radiologists | physician | $586,010 | $586,010 | 80 |
| Pediatricians, General | physician | $257,610 | $257,610 | 76 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | physician | $393,870 | $393,870 | 75 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | physician | $280,520 | $280,520 | 74 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | nursing | $263,930 | $263,930 | 74 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $37,740 | $37,740 | 73 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $146,790 | $146,790 | 72 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | physician | $297,610 | $297,610 | 72 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $46,170 | $46,170 | 72 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $60,890 | $60,890 | 71 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $133,200 | $133,200 | 71 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $47,900 | $47,900 | 71 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $128,840 | $128,840 | 71 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $239,970 | $239,970 | 71 |
| Audiologists | allied | $91,190 | $91,190 | 70 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $158,140 | $158,140 | 70 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $59,870 | $59,870 | 70 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $45,300 | $45,300 | 70 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $42,430 | $42,430 | 70 |
| Radiation Therapists | allied | $97,470 | $97,470 | 70 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $38,800 | $38,800 | 70 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $41,870 | $41,870 | 70 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | allied | $67,290 | $67,290 | 69 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $92,660 | $92,660 | 69 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | support | $31,330 | $31,330 | 69 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $39,560 | $39,560 | 68 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $85,050 | $85,050 | 68 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $68,240 | $68,240 | 68 |
| Exercise Physiologists | allied | $51,630 | $51,630 | 68 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $80,820 | $80,820 | 68 |
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