Acute Care Nurses Salary in South Dakota
Acute Care Nurses in South Dakota earn a median of $78,060 a year, −20% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Registered Nurses”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $78,060
- vs. U.S. median
- −20% ($97,550)
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 14,710
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,040; the top 10% earn over $98,220. Nationally the range is $68,940 to $137,470.
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Similar jobs in South Dakota
- Critical Care Nurses$78,060 median in South Dakota (broader BLS group)
- Registered Nurses$78,060 median in South Dakota
- Nurse Practitioners$128,840 median in South Dakota
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$393,870 median in South Dakota
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$52,750 median in South Dakota
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$297,610 median in South Dakota
Acute Care Nurses pay in South Dakota
How much do acute care nurses make in South Dakota?
The median is $78,060 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,040 and the top 10% earn over $98,220. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for acute care nurses?
On pay alone it ranks 49 of 51 (−20% vs. the national median of $97,550). Living costs are not included.