Registered Nurses Salary in East South Dakota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $75,460 -19.4% vs national
Median hourly $36.28
10th percentile $59,670
90th percentile $85,740
Employed locally 2,730
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,670
    25th
    $64,170
    50th (median)
    $75,460
    75th
    $82,280
    90th
    $85,740

    Top-paying metros for Registered Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,940
    Vallejo, CA $192,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,020
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $178,900
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $172,390
    Modesto, CA $169,460

    Related occupations in East South Dakota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $48,730
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,220
    Physical Therapists $91,800
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $60,970
    Pharmacists $135,980
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $66,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in East South Dakota?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in East South Dakota is $36.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.22 or more per hour.

    Is East South Dakota above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in East South Dakota is 19.4% below the national median of $93,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Registered Nurses in East South Dakota?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $59,670 per year in East South Dakota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,170.