Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: South Dakota
Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary
$40.60/hour
The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in South Dakota is $40.60 per hour. This is 6% lower than the US average of $43.14.
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in South Dakota compared to National Averages
$40.60/hour
South Dakota
6% lower than the US average.
$43.14/hour
United States
What cities in South Dakota pay the most for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?
Only Sioux Falls, South Dakota reports pay data for Med Surg/Telemetry 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 Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $41 per hour — Sioux Falls, South Dakota pays 29% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, South Dakota | $29 | $38 |
How does the pay for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses in South Dakota compare to nearby states?
Minnesota pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $61 per hour, followed by Colorado ($56) and Kansas ($52). Minnesota also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $70. For comparison, the South Dakota average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $41 per hour — Minnesota pays 51% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $61 | $70 |
| Colorado | $56 | $63 |
| Kansas | $52 | $59 |
| Nebraska | $49 | $51 |
| Missouri | $47 | $58 |
| Iowa | $46 | $50 |
| Utah | $44 | $50 |
| North Dakota | $39 | $39 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in South Dakota?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $35 per hour, followed by Patterns Hiring - Perm ($33). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $40. For comparison, the South Dakota average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $41 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 13% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $35 | $40 |
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $33 | $33 |
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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