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Physician Assistant Salary in South Dakota (2026)
$64.04 per hour · take-home ≈ $102,308/year ($8,526/month) for a single filer
South Dakota ranks 32nd of 51 states for Physician Assistant pay, with a median about 5% below the national average. Of the 680 Physician Assistant jobs BLS counts in South Dakota, the typical worker earns $133,200 a year — though pay ranges from $104,660 for newcomers to $158,020 at the top.
Physician Assistant pay range in South Dakota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $104,660 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $112,570 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $133,200 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $142,330 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $158,020 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 680 Physician Assistant jobs in South Dakota (occupation code 29-1071, “Physician Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in South Dakota
A median Physician Assistant salary of $133,200 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in South Dakota), a single filer keeps about $102,308 — an effective tax rate of 23.2%.
| Gross (median) | $133,200 |
| Federal income tax | −$20,702 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,190 |
| South Dakota state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $102,308 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,526 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free South Dakota paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Physician Assistant make in South Dakota?
- The median Physician Assistant salary in South Dakota is $133,200 per year ($64.04 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $112,570 and $142,330.
- What is the take-home pay for a Physician Assistant in South Dakota?
- On the median salary of $133,200, a single filer in South Dakota takes home about $102,308 per year ($8,526 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 23.2%.
- How many Physician Assistant jobs are there in South Dakota?
- BLS counts 680 Physician Assistant jobs in South Dakota in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified South Dakota state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for South Dakota.