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Nurse salary in South Dakota

Registered nurses in South Dakota earn about $78,060 a year ($37.53/hr) — about 20% below the U.S. average. State figures are estimates based on national pay and local cost of living — a starting point, not a guaranteed local wage.

Registered nurse — South Dakota

Verified public wage data

Median annual pay

$78,060

-20% vs national

Hourly

$37.53/hr

Median $78,060

$54,040Middle 50%: $65,070–$84,280$98,220

Typical range: $65,070–$84,280; What most nurses earn
High end: $98,220; Top earners
Entry level: $54,040; Newer nurses

Explore South Dakota nurse pay

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All metros

Sioux FallsCity / metro$75,350/yr$36.23/hrVerified public wage data

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Nurse pay by type in South Dakota

Estimated annual pay by nurse type, ranked. Local figures are estimates.

All nurse roles in South Dakota

Estimated pay for every nurse type in South Dakota — open one for the full local breakdown.

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist$263,930 Nurse Practitioner$128,840 Certified Nurse Midwife$111,250 Nurse Manager$101,480 Travel Nurse$97,580 Flight Nurse$89,770 ICU Nurse$87,430 ER Nurse$85,870 NICU Nurse$85,870 Cath Lab Nurse$85,870 Operating Room Nurse$84,300 Nurse Informaticist$84,300 Charge Nurse$83,520 Labor & Delivery Nurse$82,740 PACU Nurse$82,740 Transplant Nurse$82,740 Trauma Nurse$82,740 Oncology Nurse$81,960 Case Management Nurse$81,960 Endoscopy Nurse$81,960 Cardiac Nurse$81,180 Neuroscience Nurse$81,180 Psychiatric Nurse$80,400 Telemetry Nurse$80,400 Pediatric Nurse$79,620 Correctional Nurse$79,620 Orthopedic Nurse$79,620 Gastroenterology Nurse$79,620 Registered Nurse$78,060 Med-Surg Nurse$78,060 Dialysis Nurse$78,060 Wound Care Nurse$78,060 Infusion Nurse$78,060 Occupational Health Nurse$78,060 Aesthetic Nurse$78,060 Rehabilitation Nurse$78,060 Urology Nurse$78,060 Hospice Nurse$77,280 Home Health Nurse$76,500 Ambulatory Care Nurse$76,500 Telehealth Nurse$75,720 Clinic Nurse$72,600 Public Health Nurse$71,820 School Nurse$70,250 Licensed Practical Nurse$52,750 Licensed Vocational Nurse$52,750 Nursing Assistant (CNA)$38,800

What affects nurse pay in South Dakota

Lower pay; low cost of living. Within South Dakota, pay is shaped by the metro labor market, the mix of hospitals vs long-term care and clinics, union presence, shift differentials, and how short-staffed local employers are. Advanced-practice roles (NP, CRNA) and critical-care specialties command the highest pay. Use the calculator to estimate your own.

Take-home note. South Dakota levies no state income tax on wages, so a nurse's take-home pay stretches further than the gross figures above suggest compared with a high-tax state. Note this affects net pay, not the gross wage shown here.

Where this figure comes from

This is the actual median wage reported for South Dakota in official U.S. government wage data — about 20% below the U.S. average. It is measured from employer-reported payroll, not estimated from a national average.

In South Dakota, the lowest-paid 10% earn about $54,040 and the highest-paid 10% about $98,220. Where you land depends on specialty, shift, overtime, union status, employer type, and years of experience.

Source year: 2025. Updated when new official wage data is published.

How to use this state figure

It’s the median actually reported for South Dakota — half of nurses earn more, half earn less. A midpoint, not an offer you’re guaranteed.
Your actual pay shifts with role and specialty, care setting, shift, overtime, union status, and years of experience — so compare a role-specific page and personalize the calculator.
Reviewed salary submissions from nurses in South Dakota make this page more precise over time.

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Source & confidence— A verified figure from official U.S. public wage data.

BLS OEWS (May 2025, state)

South Dakota figures are published directly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for South Dakota (May 2025). They are not estimated or adjusted.

Source year 2025. Last reviewed July 17, 2026. Full methodology

Last reviewed July 17, 2026.

Nearby states

Illinois ($95,990)Indiana ($83,500)Iowa ($78,630)Kansas ($79,320)Michigan ($94,300)