Chief Nursing Officer Salary Guide: South Dakota
Average Chief Nursing Officer Salary
$42.51/hour
The average salary for a Chief Nursing Officer in South Dakota is $42.51 per hour. This is 18% lower than the US average of $50.30.
Last updated on November 3, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Chief Nursing Officer salaries in South Dakota compared to National Averages
$42.51/hour
South Dakota
18% lower than the US average.
$50.30/hour
United States
What cities in South Dakota pay the most for Chief Nursing Officers?
Only Sioux Falls, South Dakota reports pay data for Chief Nursing Officers, 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 Chief Nursing Officers is $43 per hour — Sioux Falls, South Dakota pays 32% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, South Dakota | $29 | $38 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Chief Nursing Officer jobs in South Dakota?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Chief Nursing Officers, averaging $39 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $41. For comparison, the South Dakota average for Chief Nursing Officers is $43 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 8% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $39 | $41 |
Last updated on November 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sioux Falls
- Canton, SD
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- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sioux Falls
- Centerville, SD
$38-43/hour
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- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sioux Falls
- Worthing, SD
$38-43/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - CNO - Chief Nursing Officer
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- Parker, SD
$38-43/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - CNO - Chief Nursing Officer
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- Bridgewater, SD
$38-43/hour
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