Licensed Practical Nurse Salary Guide: South Dakota
Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary
$18.63/hour
The average salary for a Licensed Practical Nurse in South Dakota is $18.63 per hour. This is 82% lower than the US average of $33.83.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Licensed Practical Nurse salaries in South Dakota compared to National Averages
$18.63/hour
South Dakota
82% lower than the US average.
$33.83/hour
United States
How does the pay for LPN / LVN Nurses in South Dakota compare to nearby states?
Only Kansas reports pay data for Licensed Practical Nurses, averaging $35 per hour. Kansas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $37. For comparison, the South Dakota average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $19 per hour — Kansas pays 89% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | $35 | $37 |
Last updated on October 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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- Medical Solutions Direct Hire
- Tyndall, SD
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