Home Health and Personal Care Aide salary in South Dakota
What home health and personal care aides earn in South Dakota and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$37,740$18.15 per hour
vs U.S.+5%U.S. median $35,800
Middle half earn$36,400 – $43,600Top 10%: $47,320+
Jobs4,2100.33× the U.S. concentration
Home Health and Personal Care Aide pay in South Dakota cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $38,060 | $18.30 | 1,660 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $37,830 | $18.19 | 1,460 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $36,580 | $17.59 | 1,230 |
| Rapid City, SD | $36,760 | $17.67 | 570 |
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $36,900 | $17.74 | 570 |
Hospitals and jobs in South Dakota
Home Health and Personal Care Aide pay in similar states
Colorado · $38,540 Minnesota · $38,370 Hawaii · $38,110 Illinois · $38,060 Maryland · $38,040 New Jersey · $37,090
Other healthcare salaries in South Dakota
Registered Nurses · $78,060 Nursing Assistants · $38,800 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $52,750 Medical Assistants · $41,870 Dental Assistants · $47,900 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,890 Pharmacists · $146,790 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,170 Physical Therapists · $92,660 Nurse Practitioners · $128,840 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $65,240 Medical Records Specialists · $51,610
Questions
How much does a home health and personal care aide make in South Dakota?
Home Health and Personal Care Aides in South Dakota earned a median of $37,740 a year ($18.15 an hour) in May 2025, 5% more than the national median of $35,800. The middle half earned $36,400 to $43,600.
Where in South Dakota do home health and personal care aides earn the most?
Among areas in South Dakota, pay was highest in Sioux Falls, SD-MN at $38,060.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.