Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse salary in South Dakota
What licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn in South Dakota and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$52,750$25.36 per hour
vs U.S.−18%U.S. median $64,400
Middle half earn$49,680 – $61,300Top 10%: $67,700+
Jobs2,0501.08× the U.S. concentration
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse 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 | $53,520 | $25.73 | 990 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $54,760 | $26.33 | 530 |
| Rapid City, SD | $52,220 | $25.11 | 340 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $60,440 | $29.06 | 260 |
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $55,530 | $26.70 | 210 |
Hospitals and jobs in South Dakota
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse pay in similar states
Oklahoma · $58,320 Louisiana · $57,470 Alabama · $57,030 Arkansas · $56,620 West Virginia · $55,360 Mississippi · $50,220
Other healthcare salaries in South Dakota
Registered Nurses · $78,060 Nursing Assistants · $38,800 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $37,740 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 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make in South Dakota?
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in South Dakota earned a median of $52,750 a year ($25.36 an hour) in May 2025, 18% less than the national median of $64,400. The middle half earned $49,680 to $61,300.
Where in South Dakota do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn the most?
Among areas in South Dakota, pay was highest in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD at $60,440.
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.