Per diemPosted 8 days ago
Patient Care Technician (PCT)|Gregory Med Surg Unit|PRN
Avera Health · Gregory, SD
$18.00–$23.50/ hour
Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Gregory, SD
Pay for certified nursing assistants in South Dakota centers on $18.30 per hour, or about $38,070 a year. The lower quarter earns under $16.83 and the upper quarter over $19.93. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Gregory. That is 4% below the U.S. median of $19.01 per hour. The free report below lists employers near Gregory and what they pay.
- $18.30median pay per hour, South Dakota
- $17–$20typical range per hour
- 4open roles with published pay
Open Certified Nursing Assistant roles in Gregory
Per diemPosted 17 days ago
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)|GregoryNursing Home|PRN
Avera Health · Gregory, SD
$19.75–$26.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)|GHC Nursing Home
Avera Health · Gregory, SD
$19.75–$26.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)|GHC Nursing Home
Avera Health · Gregory, SD
$19.75–$26.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
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Get my free pay reportCertified Nursing Assistant pay in Gregory, SD
Nationally the median is $19.01 per hour. BLS counts about 6,520 nursing assistants employed in South Dakota.
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $14.41 | $29,970 | 24% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $16.83 | $35,010 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Median | $18.30 | $38,070 | 4% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $19.93 | $41,450 | 5% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $21.67 | $45,070 | 14% above U.S. median |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Nursing Assistants (SOC 31-1131), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
Estimate your Gregory paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$659
- Per year: $32,940
- Per month: $2,745
- South Dakota has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for South Dakota. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Gregory
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
Travel certified nursing assistant assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Gregory
CMS lists 1 hospital in Gregory. Hospitals are a major employer of certified nursing assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avera Gregory Hospital Gregory, SD | Critical access | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Certified Nursing Assistant pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD | 137 mi | $18.30/hr | 209,289 |
| Sioux City, IA | 162 mi | $18.42/hr | 86,875 |
| Grand Island, NE | 169 mi | $18.41/hr | 53,250 |
| Rapid City, SD | 199 mi | $17.91/hr | 79,894 |
| Lincoln, NE | 219 mi | $18.15/hr | 300,619 |
| Omaha, NE | 219 mi | $18.73/hr | 489,265 |
Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in South Dakota · Certified Nursing Assistant jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in South Dakota
State-approved CNA training and active state registry listing. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what South Dakota requires for your role with the South Dakota licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
South Dakota does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
Gregory city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do certified nursing assistants make in Gregory, SD?
Certified Nursing Assistants in South Dakota have a median pay of $18.30 per hour, about $38,070 a year. The middle half earn between $16.83 and $19.93 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Who is hiring certified nursing assistants in Gregory?
We list 4 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Gregory. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Gregory.
Do I need a South Dakota license to work in Gregory as a certified nursing assistant?
State-approved CNA training and active state registry listing. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what South Dakota requires for your role with the South Dakota licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Gregory?
The federal per diem benchmark in Gregory is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place certified nursing assistants in Gregory?
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Avera HealthPierre, SD · 55 postings$22.88/ hr$18–$28
- CommonSpirit HealthBURIEN, WA · 7 postings$31.52/ hr$23–$41
- Emanate HealthCovina, CA · 6 postings$28.75/ hr$21–$34
- MultiCareTacoma, WA · 105 postings$28.55/ hr$21–$44
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2What they are offering now
Low$18Median$22.88High$26
56 CNA postings with published pay in South Dakota, 23 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 56 CNA roles
- Nursing Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | Long Term CarePermanent$19.75–$27.50/ hour
- Patient Care Technician | Discharge LoungePermanent$18.00–$23.50/ hour
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