Average Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,412/week

The average salary for a Travel Stepdown Nurse in Rapid City, SD is $2,412 per week. This is 1% lower than the South Dakota average of $2,426.

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Based on 15 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Stepdown Nurse salaries in Rapid City, SD compared to State and National Averages

$2,412/week

Rapid City, SD

6% higher than the US average.

$2,426/week

South Dakota

7% higher than the US average.

$2,260/week

United States

How Travel Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Rapid City Compare to Other Cities

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Greeley, Colorado

$2,227/week

This is 21% lower than the Rapid City average of $2,695.

Thornton, Colorado

$1,977/week

This is 36% lower than the Rapid City average of $2,695.

Aurora, Colorado

$2,392/week

This is 13% lower than the Rapid City average of $2,695.

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

Sioux Falls, South Dakota pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,480 per week, followed by Rapid City, South Dakota ($2,412). Rapid City, South Dakota has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,875. For comparison, the Rapid City, SD average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,412 per week — Sioux Falls, South Dakota pays 3% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Sioux Falls, South Dakota$2,480$2,750
Rapid City, South Dakota$2,412$2,875
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Stepdown Nurse jobs in Rapid City?

The Good Life MedStaff pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,710 per week, followed by Medical Solutions ($2,449) and Trustaff ($2,370). Trustaff has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,875. For comparison, the Rapid City, SD average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,412 per week — The Good Life MedStaff pays 12% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
The Good Life MedStaff$2,710$2,710
Medical Solutions$2,449$2,710
Trustaff$2,370$2,875

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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