Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Watertown, SD

Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,382/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Watertown, SD is $2,382 per week. This is 8% higher than the US average of $2,198.

Last updated on September 21, 2026. Based on 465 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Watertown, SD compared to State and National Averages

$2,382/week

Watertown, SD

8% higher than the US average.

$2,198/week

United States

How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Watertown Compare to Other Cities

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Sioux Falls, South Dakota

$2,373/week

Fargo, North Dakota

$2,546/week

Sioux City, Iowa

$2,149/week

What cities in South Dakota pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?

Rapid City, South Dakota pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,459 per week, followed by Sioux Falls, South Dakota ($2,340) and Aberdeen, South Dakota ($2,324). Sioux Falls, South Dakota has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,133. For comparison, the South Dakota average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,382 per week — Rapid City, South Dakota pays 3% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Rapid City, South Dakota$2,459$3,053
Sioux Falls, South Dakota$2,340$3,133
Aberdeen, South Dakota$2,324$2,789
Mitchell, South Dakota$2,251$2,645

Last updated on September 21, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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