Pharmacy recruitment and pharmacist jobs in South Dakota.
Quad Recruitment places pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy leaders with South Dakota employers, from health systems in Sioux Falls and Rapid City to community pharmacies and telepharmacy sites in small towns. We check South Dakota Board of Pharmacy licensing and technician registration before you meet anyone.
Employment and pay: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Pharmacy jobs in South Dakota right now.
Live South Dakota roles appear below as soon as they go live. Many of our searches are never advertised, so send us your resume and our US team will tell you about South Dakota roles first.
We don't have a live role advertised in South Dakota today. Many of our searches are never advertised, so send us your resume or browse every open US role.
How pharmacy licensing works in South Dakota.
South Dakota keeps its own state edition of the MPJE, and new pharmacists need 1,600 hours of practical experience. The state also licenses remote telepharmacy sites, which shape how many rural communities are staffed.
NAPLEX plus the SD MPJE
The Board requires the NAPLEX and the South Dakota edition of the MPJE, each with a scaled score of at least 75, plus at least 1,600 hours of practical experience.
License transfer plus the SD MPJE
Pharmacists in good standing elsewhere apply through NABP's license transfer program and pass the South Dakota MPJE. You need at least a year of practice or recent equivalent experience.
Registration within 30 days
Technicians must register with the Board within 30 days of their hire date and keep that registration while employed. National certification is optional for most roles.
Remote pharmacies
Licensed remote pharmacies link to a central pharmacy by live audio and video. A technician working there alone must be certified and have at least 1,000 hours as a registered technician.
Source: South Dakota Board of Pharmacy and Administrative Rules of South Dakota, Article 20:51. Requirements change, so always confirm with the board before you apply.
Where we recruit pharmacy staff in South Dakota.
South Dakota's pharmacy jobs center on Sioux Falls and Rapid City, with a long tail of small towns where one vacancy matters. We plan every search around where the role is.
Sioux Falls
The state's largest health systems, community pharmacy and specialty roles, with the most competition for experienced staff.
Rapid City and the Black Hills
Hospital and community pharmacy roles in western South Dakota, often drawing interest from candidates who want the outdoors.
Aberdeen and Watertown
Regional hospital and community pharmacy roles serving wide rural catchments.
Brookings and Mitchell
Community pharmacy and smaller hospital roles along the I-29 and I-90 corridors.
Pierre and Central South Dakota
Hospital, community and state government pharmacy roles around the state capital.
Small towns and telepharmacy
Critical access hospitals, independent pharmacies and remote sites that need staff who can work independently.
South Dakota pharmacy roles we fill.
From a single relief pharmacist to a Director of Pharmacy, these are the settings and roles we recruit for across South Dakota.
Hire South Dakota pharmacy staff faster than you can on your own.
South Dakota has a small pharmacist workforce spread over a big state, so a rural vacancy can stay open for months if you only advertise. We check license and registration status on the first call and send a short list of people who can actually start, including candidates from neighboring states.
- South Dakota license and technician credentials checked before you see a resume.
- A short list of strong candidates, not a pile of applications to sift.
- Honest pay advice: if we think your offer is above or below the South Dakota market, we will tell you, and show you how to stand out.
- Permanent, contract and leadership hiring across the whole market.
Looking for a pharmacy job in South Dakota?
South Dakota pharmacist pay is above the national median, and the roles range from busy metro hospitals to small town pharmacies. We'll be straight with you about what a role is worth.
- Pharmacist, technician and leadership roles across South Dakota.
- Straight answers on pay, using public salary data rather than guesswork.
- Help with NABP license transfer and the South Dakota MPJE if you're relocating.
Pharmacy recruitment near South Dakota.
We recruit pharmacy staff in all 50 states. These are the neighboring markets candidates and employers most often compare.
South Dakota pharmacy recruitment FAQs.
Who licenses pharmacists in South Dakota?
The South Dakota Board of Pharmacy. New pharmacists need the NAPLEX, the South Dakota edition of the MPJE and at least 1,600 hours of practical experience.
Can I transfer my pharmacist license to South Dakota?
Yes. If you are in good standing in another state, you apply through NABP's license transfer program and pass the South Dakota MPJE. You also need at least a year of practice or recent equivalent experience.
Do pharmacy technicians need to be registered in South Dakota?
Yes. Technicians must register with the Board within 30 days of being hired and keep that registration while they work. National certification is optional, but it is required for some roles, such as working alone at a telepharmacy site.
How much do pharmacists earn in South Dakota?
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics puts the median annual wage for South Dakota pharmacists at $146,790, and $46,170 for pharmacy technicians (May 2025).
How does telepharmacy work in South Dakota?
Remote pharmacies are licensed by the Board and linked to a central pharmacy by a live audio and video connection. A pharmacist checks every prescription in real time before it is dispensed, and the site must close if the link goes down and no pharmacist is on site.
Let's fill your South Dakota pharmacy role.
Tell us about the role, the location and when you need someone to start. Our US team will come back to you with a plan, and an honest view of the market.
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