Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide: South Dakota
Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary
$42.81/hour
The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in South Dakota is $42.81 per hour. This is 11% lower than the US average of $47.69.
Last updated on March 25, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Nursing Home Nurse salaries in South Dakota compared to National Averages
$42.81/hour
South Dakota
11% lower than the US average.
$47.69/hour
United States
What cities in South Dakota pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
Rapid City, South Dakota pays Nursing Home 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 Nursing Home Nurses is $43 per hour — Rapid City, South Dakota pays 32% 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 Long Term Care Nurses in South Dakota compare to nearby states?
North Dakota pays Nursing Home Nurses the most, averaging $56 per hour, followed by Minnesota ($56) and Kansas ($53). North Dakota also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the South Dakota average for Nursing Home Nurses is $43 per hour — North Dakota pays 32% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $56 | $63 |
| Minnesota | $56 | $59 |
| Kansas | $53 | $59 |
| Nebraska | $48 | $51 |
| Colorado | $46 | $48 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Nursing Home Nurse jobs in South Dakota?
Only Medical Solutions Direct Hire reports pay data for Nursing Home Nurses, averaging $42 per hour. Medical Solutions Direct Hire also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $43. For comparison, the South Dakota average for Nursing Home Nurses is $43 per hour — Medical Solutions Direct Hire pays 3% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Solutions Direct Hire | $42 | $43 |
Last updated on March 25, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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