Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in South Dakota
Also called: Licensed Practical Nurses
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in South Dakota earn a median of $52,750 a year, −18% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $52,750
- vs. U.S. median
- −18% ($64,400)
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,050
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,770; the top 10% earn over $67,700. Nationally the range is $49,740 to $83,440.
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- Medical Assistants$41,870 median in South Dakota
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$56,180 median in South Dakota
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$393,870 median in South Dakota
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses pay in South Dakota
How much do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses make in South Dakota?
The median is $52,750 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,770 and the top 10% earn over $67,700. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses?
On pay alone it ranks 50 of 51 (−18% vs. the national median of $64,400). Living costs are not included.