Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Salary Guide: South Dakota

Q: What type of Travel LPN / LVN Nurses make the most money in South Dakota?

The highest paying specialty in South Dakota is Med Surg. Travel roles are currently paying $2,068/wk which is 22% higher than average. Other top paying specialties in South Dakota include Clinic with average pay of $2,042/wk, Long Term Care with average pay of $1,613/wk and LPN / LVN with average pay of $1,603/wk.

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Average Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Salary

$1,608/week

The average salary for a Travel Licensed Practical Nurse in South Dakota is $1,608 per week. This is 22% lower than the US average of $1,955.

Last updated on February 11, 2026. Based on 19 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 90 days.

Travel Licensed Practical Nurse salaries in South Dakota compared to National Averages

$1,608/week

South Dakota

22% lower than the US average.

$1,955/week

United States

What cities in South Dakota pay the most for Travel LPN / LVN Nurses?

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Rapid City, South Dakota	$2,042	$2,042
Sioux Falls, South Dakota	$1,850	$1,984

What type of Travel LPN / LVN Nurses make the most money in South Dakota?

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
LPN / LVN	$1,603	$1,984

How does the pay for Travel LPN / LVN Nurses in South Dakota compare to nearby states?

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Missouri	$1,888	$1,888
North Dakota	$1,807	$1,807
Wyoming	$1,690	$1,849
Minnesota	$1,535	$1,964
Montana	$1,429	$1,930
Nebraska	$1,400	$1,400
Kansas	$1,259	$1,485
Iowa	$1,209	$1,209

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in South Dakota?

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Staffmax Healthcare	$2,042	$2,042
PRIDE Health	$1,990	$2,074
Care Career - LPN/CNA	$1,984	$1,984
Premier Medical Staffing Services	$1,964	$1,964
Core Medical Group	$1,655	$1,890
GLC On-The-Go	$1,637	$1,637
SkyBridge Healthcare Skilled Nursing	$1,600	$1,600
Genie Healthcare	$1,592	$1,592
Medical Solutions LTC	$1,576	$1,576
Medical Solutions	$1,576	$1,576

Last updated on February 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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