Nurse Practitioner salary in South Dakota
What nurse practitioners earn in South Dakota and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$128,840$61.94 per hour
vs U.S.−3%U.S. median $132,300
Middle half earn$108,190 – $136,180Top 10%: $156,000+
Jobs1,0201.07× the U.S. concentration
Nurse Practitioner 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 | $130,390 | $62.69 | 500 |
| Rapid City, SD | $124,160 | $59.69 | 190 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $124,070 | $59.65 | 190 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $129,060 | $62.05 | 150 |
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $134,130 | $64.49 | 110 |
Hospitals and jobs in South Dakota
Nurse Practitioner pay in similar states
Missouri · $129,930 Florida · $129,510 Georgia · $129,430 North Carolina · $128,990 Indiana · $128,830 Virginia · $127,810
Other healthcare salaries in South Dakota
Registered Nurses · $78,060 Nursing Assistants · $38,800 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $37,740 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 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $65,240 Medical Records Specialists · $51,610
Questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in South Dakota?
Nurse Practitioners in South Dakota earned a median of $128,840 a year ($61.94 an hour) in May 2025, 3% less than the national median of $132,300. The middle half earned $108,190 to $136,180.
Where in South Dakota do nurse practitioners earn the most?
Among areas in South Dakota, pay was highest in Sioux Falls, SD-MN at $130,390.
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.