Nursing Assistants Salary in South Dakota
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • South Dakota
Nursing Assistants in South Dakota earn a median salary of $37,543 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, -5% vs the national median of $39,530. An estimated 6,620 nursing assistants are employed across South Dakota, with salaries ranging from $36,700 to $38,150 depending on location.
$37,543
Avg median salary in South Dakota
$38,150
Highest paying metro
$36,700
Lowest paying metro
6,620
Employed in South Dakota
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inNursing Assistants salaries by city in South Dakota
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East South Dakota | $38,150 | $36,060 | $42,540 | 1,990 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $38,070 | $35,010 | $40,490 | 2,900 |
| Rapid City, SD | $37,250 | $33,180 | $41,400 | 910 |
| West South Dakota | $36,700 | $33,860 | $42,630 | 820 |