Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: South Dakota
Average Acute Care Nurse Salary
$28.63/hour
The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in South Dakota is $28.63 per hour. This is 68% lower than the US average of $48.06.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Acute Care Nurse salaries in South Dakota compared to National Averages
$28.63/hour
South Dakota
68% lower than the US average.
$48.06/hour
United States
What cities in South Dakota pay the most for Acute Care Nurses?
Only Sioux Falls, South Dakota reports pay data for Acute Care Nurses, averaging $29 per hour. Sioux Falls, South Dakota also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $38. For comparison, the South Dakota average for Registered Nurses is $29 per hour — Sioux Falls, South Dakota pays 1% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, South Dakota | $29 | $38 |
How does the pay for Acute Care Nurses in South Dakota compare to nearby states?
Colorado pays Acute Care Nurses the most, averaging $56 per hour, followed by Minnesota ($36). Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the South Dakota average for Registered Nurses is $29 per hour — Colorado pays 97% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $56 | $63 |
| Minnesota | $36 | $49 |
Last updated on September 26, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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