Travel Nurse Salary Guide: South Dakota

Q: What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in South Dakota?

The highest paying specialty in South Dakota is Manager. Travel roles are currently paying $4,051/wk which is 39% higher than average. Other top paying specialties in South Dakota include Director of Nursing with average pay of $3,526/wk, Radiology with average pay of $3,151/wk and Cardiac Cath Lab with average pay of $2,990/wk.

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Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,484/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in South Dakota is $2,484 per week. This is 12% higher than the US average of $2,174.

Last updated on June 30, 2026. Based on 1,518 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Nurse salaries in South Dakota compared to National Averages

$2,484/week

South Dakota

12% higher than the US average.

$2,174/week

United States

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

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Aberdeen, South Dakota	$2,715	$3,066
Rapid City, South Dakota	$2,572	$3,308

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in South Dakota?

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Director of Nursing	$3,526	$4,346
Cardiac Stepdown	$2,925	$2,925
OB/GYN	$2,899	$3,226

How does the pay for Travel Nurses in South Dakota compare to nearby states?

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Minnesota	$2,361	$4,228
North Dakota	$2,336	$3,930
Nebraska	$2,326	$3,933
Wisconsin	$2,292	$9,690
Illinois	$2,258	$4,022
Wyoming	$2,199	$3,024
Iowa	$2,180	$5,050
Missouri	$2,119	$3,654
Colorado	$2,103	$3,840
Kansas	$2,067	$4,200

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in South Dakota?

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
ProMed Staffing Resources B	$4,246	$4,246
Refined Medical Staffing	$3,063	$3,063
HCS 247	$3,004	$3,004
ADN Healthcare	$2,992	$4,266
Wellspring Nurse Source	$2,977	$4,206
Vibra Travels	$2,968	$3,411
Sanford Health - Solutions by Sanford	$2,900	$3,226
Titan Nurse Staffing	$2,836	$2,836
CrossMed	$2,827	$2,924
Tripod Partners USA	$2,807	$3,262