Nursing Assistant salary in South Dakota
What nursing assistants earn in South Dakota and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$38,800$18.65 per hour
vs U.S.−8%U.S. median $42,260
Middle half earn$36,830 – $43,940Top 10%: $46,100+
Jobs6,8601.61× the U.S. concentration
Nursing Assistant 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 | $39,190 | $18.84 | 2,930 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $37,530 | $18.04 | 1,990 |
| Rapid City, SD | $38,500 | $18.51 | 1,280 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $38,940 | $18.72 | 930 |
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $37,490 | $18.02 | 710 |
Hospitals and jobs in South Dakota
Nursing Assistant pay in similar states
Wyoming · $39,160 Ohio · $39,010 Idaho · $38,650 North Carolina · $38,460 Kentucky · $38,370 Indiana · $38,330
Other healthcare salaries in South Dakota
Registered Nurses · $78,060 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 Nurse Practitioners · $128,840 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $65,240 Medical Records Specialists · $51,610
Questions
How much does a nursing assistant make in South Dakota?
Nursing Assistants in South Dakota earned a median of $38,800 a year ($18.65 an hour) in May 2025, 8% less than the national median of $42,260. The middle half earned $36,830 to $43,940.
Where in South Dakota do nursing assistants earn the most?
Among areas in South Dakota, pay was highest in Sioux Falls, SD-MN at $39,190.
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.