Registered Nurse salary in South Dakota
What registered nurses earn in South Dakota and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$78,060$37.53 per hour
vs U.S.−20%U.S. median $97,550
Middle half earn$65,070 – $84,280Top 10%: $98,220+
Jobs14,7101.48× the U.S. concentration
Registered 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 | $75,350 | $36.23 | 7,680 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $78,280 | $37.63 | 2,790 |
| Rapid City, SD | $79,380 | $38.17 | 2,480 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $75,840 | $36.46 | 1,600 |
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $80,120 | $38.52 | 1,540 |
Hospitals and jobs in South Dakota
Registered Nurse pay in similar states
West Virginia · $80,130 Kansas · $79,320 Arkansas · $78,940 Iowa · $78,630 Mississippi · $77,090 Alabama · $77,080
Other healthcare salaries in South Dakota
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 Nurse Practitioners · $128,840 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $65,240 Medical Records Specialists · $51,610
Questions
How much does a registered nurse make in South Dakota?
Registered Nurses in South Dakota earned a median of $78,060 a year ($37.53 an hour) in May 2025, 20% less than the national median of $97,550. The middle half earned $65,070 to $84,280.
Where in South Dakota do registered nurses earn the most?
Among areas in South Dakota, pay was highest in Rapid City, SD at $79,380.
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.