Nurse Practitioners pay in South Dakota
In South Dakota, the median pay for nurse practitioners is $61.94 an hour ($128,840 a year). About 1,020 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($132,300). South Dakota ranks 39th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for nurse practitioners in South Dakota
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $49.56 | $103,080 |
| 25% of workers | $52.01 | $108,190 |
| Half of workers (median) | $61.94 | $128,840 |
| 75% of workers | $65.47 | $136,180 |
| 90% of workers | $75.00 | $156,000 |
Nurse Practitioners pay in South Dakota metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | $130,390 | 500 |
| Rapid City | $124,160 | 190 |
South Dakota unemployment rate: 2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for nurse practitioners
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +41% over ten years, much faster than average · about 29,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in South Dakota
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $78,060 |
| Physician Assistants | $133,200 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $239,970 |
| Pharmacists | $146,790 |
| Physical Therapists | $92,660 |
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