Travel Physical Therapy Assistant Salary Guide: South Dakota
Average Travel Physical Therapy Assistant Salary
$1,450/week
The average salary for a Travel Physical Therapy Assistant in South Dakota is $1,450 per week. This is 8% lower than the US average of $1,561.
Last updated on October 6, 2026. Based on 173 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Physical Therapy Assistant salaries in South Dakota compared to National Averages
$1,450/week
South Dakota
8% lower than the US average.
$1,561/week
United States
Average Travel Physical Therapy Assistant Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in South Dakota pay the most for Travel Physical Therapy Assistants?
Spearfish, South Dakota pays Travel Physical Therapy Assistants the most, averaging $1,924 per week, followed by Aberdeen, South Dakota ($1,550) and Rapid City, South Dakota ($1,438). Spearfish, South Dakota also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,129. For comparison, the South Dakota average for Travel Physical Therapy Assistants is $1,450 per week — Spearfish, South Dakota pays 33% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Spearfish, South Dakota | $1,924 | $2,129 |
| Aberdeen, South Dakota | $1,550 | $1,750 |
| Rapid City, South Dakota | $1,438 | $1,976 |
| Mitchell, South Dakota | $1,404 | $1,600 |
| Pierre, South Dakota | $1,401 | $1,600 |
How does the pay for Travel Physical Therapy Assistants in South Dakota compare to nearby states?
Colorado pays Travel Physical Therapy Assistants the most, averaging $1,706 per week, followed by North Dakota ($1,695) and Montana ($1,624). North Dakota has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,360. For comparison, the South Dakota average for Travel Physical Therapy Assistants is $1,450 per week — Colorado pays 18% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $1,706 | $2,128 |
| North Dakota | $1,695 | $2,360 |
| Montana | $1,624 | $2,105 |
| Wyoming | $1,622 | $1,957 |
| Minnesota | $1,597 | $1,810 |
| Nebraska | $1,539 | $1,907 |
| Idaho | $1,512 | $1,860 |
| Kansas | $1,509 | $2,196 |
| Iowa | $1,461 | $2,066 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Physical Therapy Assistant jobs in South Dakota?
National Staffing Solutions-Therapy pays Travel Physical Therapy Assistants the most, averaging $2,078 per week, followed by American Consultants ($2,071) and Genie Healthcare ($2,051). National Staffing Solutions-Therapy also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,129. For comparison, the South Dakota average for Travel Physical Therapy Assistants is $1,450 per week — National Staffing Solutions-Therapy pays 43% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| National Staffing Solutions-Therapy | $2,078 | $2,129 |
| American Consultants | $2,071 | $2,071 |
| Genie Healthcare | $2,051 | $2,051 |
| Slate Healthcare | $1,976 | $1,976 |
| Prime Time Healthcare Therapy | $1,911 | $1,911 |
| Advantis Medical | $1,852 | $1,852 |
| Medical Solutions Allied | $1,728 | $1,728 |
| Centra Healthcare Allied | $1,695 | $1,695 |
| Medlivo Therapy | $1,576 | $2,040 |
| National Staffing Solutions-MSP | $1,553 | $1,630 |
Last updated on October 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Physical Therapist Assistant
- Belle Fourche, SD
- National Staffing Solutions-Therapy
- 5x8 hrs
$2,129/week
PTA Acute Care
- Belle Fourche, SD
- American Consultants
- 3x12 hrs, Rotating
- Referral Bonus
$2,071/week
Physical Therapist Assistant
- Belle Fourche, SD
- Genie Healthcare
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$2,051/week
Estimated pay packagePhysical Therapist Assistant
- Belle Fourche, SD
- Medlivo Therapy
- 5x8 hrs
$2,040/week
Physical Therapist Assistant
- Rapid City, SD
- Slate Healthcare
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$1,976/week
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