South Dakota

Recreational Therapists Salary in South Dakota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$53,620
-20.7% vs national
Hourly Wage
$25.78
 
10th Percentile
$41,390
Entry level
90th Percentile
$83,780
Senior level
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Salary Range

Recreational Therapists in South Dakota earn between $41,390 and $83,780, with a mean of $53,620. The national average for this role is $67,633.

$53,620 mean
10th Percentile$41,39090th Percentile$83,780

How South Dakota Compares

LocationMean Salary
South Dakota$53,620
National Average$67,633
California$95,420
Texas$90,570
District of Columbia$88,060
Washington$81,020
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. South Dakota. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.