Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: South Dakota
Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary
$2,767/week
The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in South Dakota is $2,767 per week. This is 19% higher than the US average of $2,232.
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on 350 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in South Dakota compared to National Averages
$2,767/week
South Dakota
19% higher than the US average.
$2,232/week
United States
What cities in South Dakota pay the most for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses?
Rapid City, South Dakota pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,799 per week, followed by Sioux Falls, South Dakota ($2,394). Rapid City, South Dakota also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,373. For comparison, the South Dakota average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,767 per week — Rapid City, South Dakota pays 1% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Rapid City, South Dakota | $2,799 | $3,373 |
| Sioux Falls, South Dakota | $2,394 | $2,577 |
How does the pay for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses in South Dakota compare to nearby states?
Minnesota pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,447 per week, followed by North Dakota ($2,335) and Nebraska ($2,315). Minnesota also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,696. For comparison, the South Dakota average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,767 per week — Minnesota pays 12% less.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $2,447 | $3,696 |
| North Dakota | $2,335 | $3,388 |
| Nebraska | $2,315 | $3,517 |
| Kansas | $2,314 | $3,696 |
| Idaho | $2,310 | $3,198 |
| Iowa | $2,278 | $3,436 |
| Colorado | $2,195 | $3,600 |
| Montana | $2,166 | $2,859 |
| Utah | $1,840 | $2,317 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in South Dakota?
Refined Medical Staffing pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,353 per week, followed by ADN Healthcare ($3,250) and American Traveler ($3,112). ADN Healthcare has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,373. For comparison, the South Dakota average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,767 per week — Refined Medical Staffing pays 21% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Refined Medical Staffing | $3,353 | $3,353 |
| ADN Healthcare | $3,250 | $3,373 |
| American Traveler | $3,112 | $3,155 |
| Focus Staff | $3,067 | $3,170 |
| Staffmax Healthcare | $3,060 | $3,147 |
| Care Career | $3,055 | $3,155 |
| Premier Medical Staffing Services | $3,006 | $3,200 |
| Prime Time Healthcare Nursing | $3,001 | $3,001 |
| Voca Healthcare | $2,990 | $3,074 |
| TotalMed RN | $2,969 | $3,101 |
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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