Registered Nurses pay in South Dakota
In South Dakota, the median pay for registered nurses is $37.53 an hour ($78,060 a year). About 14,710 people work in this job there.
That is 20% lower than the U.S. median ($97,550). South Dakota ranks 49th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for registered nurses in South Dakota
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $25.98 | $54,040 |
| 25% of workers | $31.29 | $65,070 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37.53 | $78,060 |
| 75% of workers | $40.52 | $84,280 |
| 90% of workers | $47.22 | $98,220 |
Registered Nurses pay in South Dakota metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Rapid City | $79,380 | 2,480 |
| Sioux Falls | $75,350 | 7,680 |
South Dakota unemployment rate: 2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for registered nurses
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5.6% over ten years, faster than average · about 180,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in South Dakota
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $38,800 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $52,750 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $128,840 |
| Physician Assistants | $133,200 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $36,800 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $239,970 |
| Pharmacists | $146,790 |
| Physical Therapists | $92,660 |
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