Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: South Dakota
Average Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary
$2,364/week
The average salary for a Travel Stepdown Nurse in South Dakota is $2,364 per week. This is 6% higher than the US average of $2,230.
Last updated on September 21, 2026. Based on 54 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Stepdown Nurse salaries in South Dakota compared to National Averages
$2,364/week
South Dakota
6% higher than the US average.
$2,230/week
United States
What cities in South Dakota pay the most for Travel Stepdown Nurses?
Sioux Falls, South Dakota pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,431 per week, followed by Rapid City, South Dakota ($2,274). Rapid City, South Dakota has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,813. For comparison, the South Dakota average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,364 per week — Sioux Falls, South Dakota pays 3% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, South Dakota | $2,431 | $2,742 |
| Rapid City, South Dakota | $2,274 | $2,813 |
How does the pay for Travel Stepdown Nurses in South Dakota compare to nearby states?
Nebraska pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,385 per week, followed by Minnesota ($2,382) and Iowa ($2,334). Iowa has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,404. For comparison, the South Dakota average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,364 per week — Nebraska pays 1% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | $2,385 | $3,234 |
| Minnesota | $2,382 | $2,574 |
| Iowa | $2,334 | $3,404 |
| Montana | $2,315 | $2,506 |
| Kansas | $2,209 | $2,667 |
| Colorado | $2,193 | $2,813 |
| North Dakota | $2,171 | $2,203 |
| Idaho | $2,066 | $2,066 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Stepdown Nurse jobs in South Dakota?
LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,813 per week, followed by Prime Time Healthcare Nursing ($2,744) and ADN Healthcare ($2,704). For comparison, the South Dakota average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,364 per week — LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing pays 19% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing | $2,813 | $2,813 |
| Prime Time Healthcare Nursing | $2,744 | $2,744 |
| ADN Healthcare | $2,704 | $2,742 |
| Compunnel Healthcare | $2,700 | $2,700 |
| LeaderStat | $2,646 | $2,646 |
| Wellspring Nurse Source | $2,596 | $2,596 |
| Lucid Staffing Solutions | $2,581 | $2,581 |
| Host Healthcare | $2,577 | $2,577 |
| Olaro | $2,574 | $2,574 |
| Care Career | $2,560 | $2,560 |
Last updated on September 21, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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Medical Cardiopulmonary Stepdown RN
- Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Sanford USD Medical Center Sioux Falls
- Host Healthcare and 8 others
UP TO $2,666/wk
Medical Cardiopulmonary Stepdown RN
- Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Sanford USD Medical Center Sioux Falls
- Medical Solutions and 3 others
UP TO $2,406/wk
Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Rapid City, SD
- Focus Staff
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
$3,020/week
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) RN
- Rapid City, SD
- Care Career
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$3,004/week
Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Rapid City, SD
- Care Career
- 4x12 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,999/week
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