Nursing Assistant (CNA) salary in Sioux Falls
A nursing assistant in the Sioux Falls, SD area earns an estimated $39,190 a year ($18.84/hr) — about 7% below the U.S. average, with most between $36,350 and $43,720. City figures are estimates based on national pay for the role and local cost of living — a starting point, not a guaranteed local wage.
Nursing Assistant (CNA) — Sioux Falls, SD
Verified public wage dataMedian annual pay
$39,190
-7% vs nationalHourly
$18.84/hr
- Typical range
- $36,350–$43,720
- What most nurses earn
- High end
- $45,850
- Top earners
- Entry level
- $31,110
- Newer nurses
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What affects nursing assistant pay in Sioux Falls
Largest South Dakota metro. For a nursing assistant, local pay also reflects the concentration of major hospital systems and academic medical centers, union contracts, shift differentials, unit acuity, and how competitive staffing is. Nights, weekends, and critical-care specialties typically add to base pay. Use the calculator to estimate your own.
Where this figure comes from
This is the actual median wage reported for Sioux Falls, SD in official U.S. government wage data — about 7% below the U.S. average. It is measured from employer-reported payroll, not estimated from a national average.
In Sioux Falls, SD, the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,110 and the highest-paid 10% about $45,850. 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 metro figure
- It’s the median actually reported for Sioux Falls — 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 Sioux Falls make this page more precise over time.
Nursing Assistant salary in Sioux Falls — FAQ
- How much does a nursing assistant make in Sioux Falls?
- A nursing assistant in the Sioux Falls, SD area earns an estimated $39,190 a year — about $18.84 an hour, with most between $36,350 and $43,720. That's about 7% below the national average. This is an estimate based on the role's national pay and Sioux Falls's local pay level, not a guaranteed local wage.
- Is Sioux Falls a good place for nursing assistants?
- On pay, Sioux Falls runs about 7% below the national average for nursing assistants. Big-city wages are often offset by a higher cost of living, so weigh the estimated $39,190 against local housing and expenses.
- How does Sioux Falls nursing assistant pay compare to South Dakota overall?
- Statewide, South Dakota nursing assistants earn an estimated $38,800 a year, versus about $39,190 in Sioux Falls. Metro pay can run above or below the state figure depending on hospital concentration and local demand.
- Why are some figures verified and others estimates?
- National pay for the main nursing roles — registered nurses, LPNs/LVNs, nurse practitioners, CRNAs, nurse midwives, and nursing assistants — comes from verified public wage data. State, city, and specialty figures that aren't reported on their own start from that national pay and are labeled "Estimated" or "Specialty estimate." We never show an estimate as a verified figure.
Source & confidence— A verified figure from official U.S. public wage data.
BLS OEWS (May 2025, metro)
Sioux Falls, SD figures are published directly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for Sioux Falls, SD-MN (May 2025). They are not estimated or adjusted.
Source year 2025. Last reviewed July 17, 2026. Full methodology
Estimated figure — national nursing assistant pay adjusted for Sioux Falls. Last reviewed July 17, 2026.