Respiratory Therapist Salary in South Dakota
Based on 430+ workers in South Dakota
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (SD)
$68,240
$32.808/hr
vs National Average
$83,882
-18.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$49K – $89K
430 employed in South Dakota
Salary Distribution — Respiratory Therapist in South Dakota
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,530 |
| 25th percentile | $62,010 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $68,240 |
| 75th percentile | $79,370 |
| 90th percentile | $88,830 |
Historical Salary Trend — Respiratory Therapist in South Dakota vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $60,390 |
| 2023 | $64,000 |
| 2024 | $64,720 |
| 2025 | $68,240 |
| Year | South Dakota Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $60,390 | $70,362 |
| 2023 | $64,000 | $76,440 |
| 2024 | $64,720 | $80,241 |
| 2025 | $68,240 | $83,882 |