Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Mitchell, SD
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$27.83/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Mitchell, SD is $27.83 per hour. This is 44% lower than the South Dakota average of $40.10.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Mitchell, SD compared to State and National Averages
$27.83/hour
Mitchell, SD
82% lower than the US average.
$40.10/hour
South Dakota
27% lower than the US average.
$50.79/hour
United States
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Mitchell Compare to Other Cities
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Mitchell Compare to Other Cities
Jamestown, North Dakota
$32/hour
This is 12% higher than the Mitchell average of $27.83.
Fargo, North Dakota
$33/hour
This is 15% higher than the Mitchell average of $27.83.
Bismarck, North Dakota
$30/hour
This is 7% higher than the Mitchell average of $27.83.
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 Mitchell, SD average for Registered Nurses is $28 per hour — Rapid City, South Dakota pays 5% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Rapid City, South Dakota | $29 | $38 |
| Sioux Falls, South Dakota | $29 | $38 |
Last updated on October 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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