Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Salary Guide: South Dakota
Average Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Salary
$28.63/hour
The average salary for a Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse in South Dakota is $28.63 per hour. This is 87% lower than the US average of $53.47.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse salaries in South Dakota compared to National Averages
$28.63/hour
South Dakota
87% lower than the US average.
$53.47/hour
United States
How does the pay for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses in South Dakota compare to nearby states?
Wisconsin pays Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $60 per hour, followed by Colorado ($54) and Michigan ($28). Colorado has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the South Dakota average for Registered Nurses is $29 per hour — Wisconsin pays 111% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $60 | $60 |
| Colorado | $54 | $62 |
| Michigan | $28 | $28 |
Last updated on October 21, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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