Registered Nurses Salary in South Dakota
Ranked #50 of 51 · SD
23.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $77,140 ≈ $37/hr
Median annual salary $78,060
Employment 14,710
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $54,040P25 $65,070 Median $78,060P75 $84,280P90 $98,220
About 80% of registered nursess in South Dakota earn between $54,040 and $98,220. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean registered nurses salary in South Dakota is $77,140, about 23.9% below the U.S. average ($101,420). That works out to roughly $37/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in South Dakota
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $80,120 | $79,560 | 1,540 |
| Rapid City, SD | $79,380 | $84,070 | 2,480 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $78,280 | $77,900 | 2,790 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $75,350 | $74,700 | 7,680 |