Nursing Assistants Salary in South Dakota
Ranked #36 of 51 · SD
7.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $39,510 ≈ $19/hr
Median annual salary $38,800
Employment 6,860
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $31,110P25 $36,830 Median $38,800P75 $43,940P90 $46,100
About 80% of nursing assistantss in South Dakota earn between $31,110 and $46,100. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean nursing assistants salary in South Dakota is $39,510, about 7.5% below the U.S. average ($42,700). That works out to roughly $19/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in South Dakota
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $39,190 | $39,260 | 2,930 |
| Rapid City, SD | $38,500 | $40,150 | 1,280 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $37,530 | $39,700 | 1,990 |
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $37,490 | $39,610 | 710 |