Registered Nurses Salary in South Dakota
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • South Dakota
Registered Nurses in South Dakota earn a median salary of $72,333 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, -22.7% vs the national median of $93,600. An estimated 14,240 registered nurses are employed across South Dakota, with salaries ranging from $68,890 to $75,470 depending on location.
$72,333
Avg median salary in South Dakota
$75,470
Highest paying metro
$68,890
Lowest paying metro
14,240
Employed in South Dakota
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Registered Nurses salaries by city in South Dakota
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West South Dakota | $75,470 | $62,240 | $86,410 | 1,430 |
| East South Dakota | $75,460 | $64,170 | $82,280 | 2,730 |
| Rapid City, SD | $69,510 | $61,570 | $84,640 | 2,600 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $68,890 | $62,600 | $78,440 | 7,480 |