Massage therapist salary in South Dakota

Massage therapists in South Dakota earn a median $52,000 a year. That's 11% below the national median, ranking South Dakota #36 of 49 states.

Median pay
$52,000
Median hourly
$25.00
Typical range
$35,720–$56,310
Jobs
180

Pay range

Annual pay percentiles for massage therapists in South Dakota
PercentileAnnual payU.S.
10th (entry level)$35,720$33,640
25th$42,000$43,480
Median$52,000$58,450
75th$53,920$78,320
90th (top earners)$56,310$100,200

Compare other states

  1. 1Alaska$134,930
  2. 2Washington$87,360
  3. 3Oregon$86,970
  4. 4Hawaii$81,280
  5. 5New Hampshire$80,360
  6. 6Rhode Island$74,960
  7. 7North Dakota$74,140
  8. 8Maine$73,290
  9. 9Michigan$70,960
  10. –District of Columbia$64,110
  11. 10Massachusetts$63,390
  12. 11Minnesota$63,070
  13. 12New York$62,630
  14. 13Arizona$62,400
  15. 14Maryland$62,270
  16. 15Connecticut$62,260
  17. 16Virginia$62,220
  18. 17Utah$62,130
  19. 18Missouri$62,050
  20. 19Wyoming$61,980
  21. 20Colorado$61,060
  22. 21North Carolina$60,650
  23. 22Illinois$60,490
  24. 23Idaho$60,420
  25. 24Kentucky$59,790
  26. 25Texas$59,370
  27. 26Delaware$58,870
  28. 27Pennsylvania$58,300
  29. 28Wisconsin$58,070
  30. 29South Carolina$58,000
  31. 30Iowa$57,710
  32. 31Ohio$55,990
  33. 32Indiana$55,590
  34. 33Nebraska$53,950
  35. 34Montana$53,540
  36. 35Nevada$53,540
  37. 36South Dakota$52,000
  38. 37Georgia$50,820
  39. 38New Jersey$50,150
  40. 39Tennessee$50,070
  41. 40Kansas$49,990
  42. 41Florida$49,680
  43. 42Alabama$48,930
  44. 43West Virginia$46,600
  45. 44California$45,970
  46. 45Mississippi$40,490
  47. 46Arkansas$39,990
  48. 47New Mexico$37,840
  49. 48Oklahoma$36,630
  50. 49Louisiana$36,480
  51. –Puerto Rico$29,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do massage therapists make in South Dakota?

The median pay for massage therapists in South Dakota is $52,000 a year ($25.00 an hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,720, and the top 10% earn over $56,310.

Is South Dakota a good state for massage therapists?

South Dakota ranks #36 of 49 states for median massage therapist pay, 11% below the national median of $58,450. Living costs vary a lot by state, so compare pay with local housing costs.

How can a massage therapist earn more?

Pay rises with experience, certifications, specialized skills, overtime and willingness to travel. Union jobs and employers in high-cost metro areas often pay more. Our guide on how to become a massage therapist covers the certifications that matter most.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (Massage Therapists, SOC 31-9011). Figures exclude self-employed workers.