Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: South Dakota

Q: What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Long Term Care Nurse jobs in South Dakota?

The highest paying employer in South Dakota for Long Term Care Nurse jobs is Medical Solutions Direct Hire, paying up to $47/hr. This is 39% higher than the average pay for Long Term Care Nurse roles in South Dakota.

Q: What cities in South Dakota pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?

Huron is currently the highest paying city in South Dakota for Long Term Care Nurse jobs, paying up to $38/hr. This is 2% higher than the average pay for Long Term Care Nurse roles in South Dakota. Other top paying cities include Sturgis, paying up to $38/hr, Rapid City, paying up to $38/hr, and Sioux Falls, paying up to $38/hr.

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Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary

$28.63/hour

The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in South Dakota is $28.63 per hour. This is 42% lower than the US average of $40.74.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Long Term Care Nurse salaries in South Dakota compared to National Averages

$28.63/hour

South Dakota

42% lower than the US average.

$40.74/hour

United States

What cities in South Dakota pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Sioux Falls, South Dakota	$29	$38

How does the pay for Long Term Care Nurses in South Dakota compare to nearby states?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Minnesota	$49	$50
Colorado	$46	$46
Missouri	$41	$53
Nebraska	$41	$42

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Long Term Care Nurse jobs in South Dakota?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Medical Solutions Direct Hire	$47	$51
Vivian Staff Jobs	$29	$30

Last updated on December 21, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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