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Patient Care Technician | Discharge Lounge
Avera Health · Sioux Falls, SD
$18.00–$23.50/ hour
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Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Sioux Falls, SD
Pay for certified nursing assistants in the Sioux Falls area centers on $18.30 per hour, or about $38,070 a year. The lower quarter earns under $16.83 and the upper quarter over $19.47. The CMS hospital directory lists 6 hospitals in Sioux Falls. That ranks 197th of 380 U.S. metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay, and 128th of 341 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Sioux Falls.
- $18.30median pay per hour, Sioux Falls
- $17–$19typical range per hour
- 2,900employed in the metro area
- 6open roles with published pay
Open Certified Nursing Assistant roles in Sioux Falls
PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Patient Care Technician (PCT)|Emergency Unit
Avera Health · Sioux Falls, SD
$18.00–$23.50/ hour
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Patient Care Technician (PCT) | Recovery
Avera Health · Sioux Falls, SD
$18.00–$23.50/ hour
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PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Patient Care Technician (PCT)|CVS & Pulm Unit
Avera Health · Sioux Falls, SD
$18.00–$23.50/ hour
PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Patient Care Technician (PCT) | Endoscopy
Avera Health · Sioux Falls, SD
$18.00–$23.50/ hour
PermanentPosted 13 days ago
Patient Care Technician (PCT)|ICU
Avera Health · Sioux Falls, SD
$18.00–$23.50/ hour
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The metro median is in line with the South Dakota statewide median of $18.30 per hour. Nationally the median is $19.01 per hour. BLS counts about 2,900 nursing assistants employed in the Sioux Falls metro area, 16.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.84).
| 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 | $19.47 | $40,500 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $21.46 | $44,640 | 13% above U.S. median |
How Sioux Falls ranks
- 197th of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 128th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
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.
What your pay buys in Sioux Falls
- Overall prices in Sioux Falls run 9% below the U.S. average (index 90.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 22% below the U.S. average (index 77.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $18.30 median hour buys what $20.19 buys at the national price level, 6% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Sioux Falls 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 the Sioux Falls metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Sioux Falls
| 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 Sioux Falls
CMS lists 6 hospitals in Sioux Falls, 4 of the 4 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of certified nursing assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avera Heart Hospital Of South Dakota Sioux Falls, SD | Acute care | For-profit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Sanford Usd Medical Center Sioux Falls, SD | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Sioux Falls Va Medical Center Sioux Falls, SD | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Avera Mckennan Hospital & University Health Center Sioux Falls, SD | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Lifescape Sioux Falls, SD | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
| Sioux Falls Specialty Hospital Sioux Falls, SD | Acute care | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Minnehaha County
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Minnehaha County (3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux City, IA | 74 mi | $18.42/hr | 86,875 |
| Omaha, NE | 161 mi | $18.73/hr | 489,265 |
| Council Bluffs, IA | 165 mi | $18.73/hr | 62,665 |
| Bellevue, NE | 170 mi | $18.73/hr | 64,777 |
| Eden Prairie, MN | 186 mi | $22.55/hr | 62,905 |
| St. Cloud, MN | 186 mi | $18.79/hr | 72,145 |
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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.
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Common questions
How much do certified nursing assistants make in Sioux Falls, SD?
Certified Nursing Assistants in the Sioux Falls metro area have a median pay of $18.30 per hour, about $38,070 a year. The middle half earn between $16.83 and $19.47 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Sioux Falls a good place for certified nursing assistants once cost of living is counted?
Sioux Falls ranks 128th of 341 metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 197th of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring certified nursing assistants in Sioux Falls?
We list 6 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Sioux Falls. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Sioux Falls.
Do I need a South Dakota license to work in Sioux Falls 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 Sioux Falls in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Minnehaha 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 Sioux Falls?
The federal per diem benchmark in Sioux Falls 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 Sioux Falls?
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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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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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