PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Patient Care Technician (PCT) | Emergency Department
Avera Health · Pierre, SD
$18.00–$23.50/ hour
New this week
Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Pierre, 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 Pierre. That is 4% below the U.S. median of $19.01 per hour. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Pierre.
- $18.30median pay per hour, South Dakota
- $17–$20typical range per hour
- 8open roles with published pay
Open Certified Nursing Assistant roles in Pierre
PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Patient Care Technician (PCT) | Emergency Department
Avera Health · Pierre, SD
$18.00–$23.50/ hour
New this week
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PermanentPosted 16 days ago
Patient Care Technician (PCT) | Med Surg
Avera Health · Pierre, SD
$18.00–$23.50/ hour
Per diemPosted 30+ days ago
Nursing Assistant | PRN
Avera Health · Pierre, SD
$19.75–$26.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Nursing Assistant
Avera Health · Pierre, SD
$19.75–$26.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Nursing Assistant
Avera Health · Pierre, SD
$19.75–$26.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Nursing Assistant
Avera Health · Pierre, SD
$19.75–$26.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Patient Care Technician (PCT) | ICU
Avera Health · Pierre, SD
$18.00–$23.50/ hour
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Get my free pay reportCertified Nursing Assistant pay in Pierre, 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 Pierre 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 Pierre
| 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 Pierre
CMS lists 1 hospital in Pierre, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of certified nursing assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avera St Mary's Hospital Pierre, SD | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Hughes County
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Hughes County (1 population-group, 2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 20 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Certified Nursing Assistant pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid City, SD | 145 mi | $17.91/hr | 79,894 |
| Bismarck, ND | 170 mi | $21.58/hr | 77,772 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | 188 mi | $18.30/hr | 209,289 |
| Sioux City, IA | 236 mi | $18.42/hr | 86,875 |
| Fargo, ND | 241 mi | $18.81/hr | 136,285 |
| St. Cloud, MN | 311 mi | $18.79/hr | 72,145 |
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.
Other healthcare roles in Pierre
Pierre city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do certified nursing assistants make in Pierre, 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 Pierre?
We list 8 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Pierre. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Pierre.
Do I need a South Dakota license to work in Pierre 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.
Is Pierre in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Hughes County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Pierre?
The federal per diem benchmark in Pierre 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 Pierre?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Pierre and across South Dakota. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Pierre.
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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
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published. Request your South Dakota list
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
+ 54 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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