Post Anesthesia Care Nurse Salary Guide: South Dakota
Average Post Anesthesia Care Nurse Salary
$28.63/hour
The average salary for a Post Anesthesia Care Nurse in South Dakota is $28.63 per hour. This is 68% lower than the US average of $48.16.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Post Anesthesia Care Nurse salaries in South Dakota compared to National Averages
$28.63/hour
South Dakota
68% lower than the US average.
$48.16/hour
United States
How does the pay for Post Anesthesia Care Nurses in South Dakota compare to nearby states?
Kansas pays Post Anesthesia Care Nurses the most, averaging $59 per hour, followed by Colorado ($58). Colorado has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the South Dakota average for Registered Nurses is $29 per hour — Kansas pays 107% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | $59 | $59 |
| Colorado | $58 | $60 |
Last updated on September 30, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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