Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: South Dakota
Average Operating Room Nurse Salary
$28.63/hour
The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in South Dakota is $28.63 per hour. This is 77% lower than the US average of $50.81.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Operating Room Nurse salaries in South Dakota compared to National Averages
$28.63/hour
South Dakota
77% lower than the US average.
$50.81/hour
United States
How does the pay for Operating Room Nurses in South Dakota compare to nearby states?
Colorado pays Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $59 per hour, followed by Kansas ($54). Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the South Dakota average for Registered Nurses is $29 per hour — Colorado pays 106% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $59 | $63 |
| Kansas | $54 | $59 |
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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