Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: South Dakota
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$40.10/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in South Dakota is $40.10 per hour. This is 24% lower than the US average of $49.81.
Last updated on April 24, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in South Dakota compared to National Averages
$40.10/hour
South Dakota
24% lower than the US average.
$49.81/hour
United States
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 South Dakota average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $40 per hour — Rapid City, South Dakota pays 27% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Rapid City, South Dakota | $29 | $38 |
| Sioux Falls, South Dakota | $29 | $38 |
How does the pay for Med Surg Nurses in South Dakota compare to nearby states?
Minnesota pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $63 per hour, followed by Colorado ($56) and Kansas ($51). Minnesota also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $70. For comparison, the South Dakota average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $40 per hour — Minnesota pays 57% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $63 | $70 |
| Colorado | $56 | $63 |
| Kansas | $51 | $59 |
| Idaho | $50 | $50 |
| North Dakota | $39 | $39 |
| Utah | $29 | $38 |
Last updated on April 24, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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