Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Hot Springs, SD
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$28.44/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Hot Springs, SD is $28.44 per hour. This is 41% lower than the South Dakota average of $40.10.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Hot Springs, SD compared to State and National Averages
$28.44/hour
Hot Springs, SD
77% lower than the US average.
$40.10/hour
South Dakota
26% lower than the US average.
$50.37/hour
United States
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Hot Springs Compare to Other Cities
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Hot Springs Compare to Other Cities
Dickinson, North Dakota
$32/hour
This is 11% higher than the Hot Springs average of $28.44.
Commerce City, Colorado
$59/hour
This is 52% higher than the Hot Springs average of $28.44.
Aurora, Colorado
$56/hour
This is 49% higher than the Hot Springs average of $28.44.
What cities in South Dakota pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?
Rapid City, South Dakota pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $29 per hour, followed by Sioux Falls, South Dakota ($29). Sioux Falls, South Dakota has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $38. For comparison, the Hot Springs, SD average for Registered Nurses is $28 per hour — Rapid City, South Dakota pays 2% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Rapid City, South Dakota | $29 | $38 |
| Sioux Falls, South Dakota | $29 | $38 |
Last updated on October 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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