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 Clinic. Travel roles are currently paying $1,985/wk which is 22% higher than average. Other top paying specialties in South Dakota include Behavioral Health with average pay of $1,664/wk, Skilled Nursing with average pay of $1,576/wk and Long Term Care with average pay of $1,547/wk.

Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Salary Insights
Top Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Jobs
Featured Blog Posts

Average Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Salary

$1,541/week

The average salary for a Travel Licensed Practical Nurse in South Dakota is $1,541 per week. This is 7% higher than the US average of $1,437.

Last updated on January 4, 2026. Based on 97 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,541/week

South Dakota

7% higher than the US average.

$1,437/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	$1,846	$2,201

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

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Skilled Nursing	$1,576	$1,576
LPN / LVN	$1,512	$2,168

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

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Wyoming	$1,695	$1,966
Montana	$1,632	$2,125
Wisconsin	$1,549	$1,865
Colorado	$1,544	$2,421
North Dakota	$1,542	$2,124
Nebraska	$1,505	$2,484
Minnesota	$1,479	$2,208
Iowa	$1,403	$1,807
Missouri	$1,393	$1,919
Kansas	$1,386	$2,136

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

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Genie Healthcare	$2,078	$2,201
Slate Healthcare	$2,070	$2,070
TNAA TotalMed RN	$1,968	$1,968
Healthcare Support	$1,945	$1,945
OneStaff Medical	$1,900	$1,900
PRIDE Health	$1,888	$1,888
Supplemental Health Care	$1,867	$1,881
GHG Healthcare	$1,750	$1,750
Blu Medstaff	$1,732	$2,091
Medical Edge Recruitment, LLC	$1,664	$1,664

Last updated on January 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Career Guide

Use our exclusive Career Guides to research the education, qualifications, skills and responsibilities for a variety of healthcare disciplines and specialties employers are hiring now.

Go to the guide