PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) | Long Term Care or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Long Term Care
Avera Health · Gettysburg, SD
$27.00–$48.50/ hour
Top 25% pay
Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Gettysburg, SD
The median licensed practical nurse pay in South Dakota is $23.64 per hour ($49,170 a year), with the typical range running from $22.74 to $27.79. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Gettysburg. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Gettysburg. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Gettysburg.
- $23.64median pay per hour, South Dakota
- $23–$28typical range per hour
- 3open roles with published pay
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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Avera Health · Gettysburg, SD
$27.00–$38.75/ hour
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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Long Term Care
Avera Health · Gettysburg, SD
$27.00–$38.75/ hour
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Nationally the median is $29.97 per hour. BLS counts about 2,100 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employed in South Dakota.
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.52 | $38,520 | 38% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $22.74 | $47,300 | 24% below U.S. median |
| Median | $23.64 | $49,170 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $27.79 | $57,800 | 7% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $29.47 | $61,300 | 2% below U.S. median |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (SOC 29-2061), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
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Estimated weekly gross$851
- Per year: $42,552
- Per month: $3,546
- 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 Gettysburg
| 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 licensed practical nurse 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 Gettysburg
CMS lists 1 hospital in Gettysburg. Hospitals are a major employer of licensed practical nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avera Missouri River Health Center Gettysburg, SD | Critical access | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Potter County
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Potter County (1 geographic). The highest-scoring one rates 15 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.
Licensed Practical Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck, ND | 131 mi | $29.60/hr | 77,772 |
| Rapid City, SD | 173 mi | $24.02/hr | 79,894 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | 189 mi | $23.71/hr | 209,289 |
| Fargo, ND | 198 mi | $29.12/hr | 136,285 |
| Grand Forks, ND | 243 mi | $28.08/hr | 59,845 |
| Sioux City, IA | 248 mi | $28.05/hr | 86,875 |
Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in South Dakota · Licensed Practical Nurse jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in South Dakota
South Dakota is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a South Dakota license by endorsement.
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 licensed practical nurses make in Gettysburg, SD?
Licensed Practical Nurses in South Dakota have a median pay of $23.64 per hour, about $49,170 a year. The middle half earn between $22.74 and $27.79 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Who is hiring licensed practical nurses in Gettysburg?
We list 3 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Gettysburg. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Gettysburg.
Do I need a South Dakota license to work in Gettysburg as a licensed practical nurse?
South Dakota is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a South Dakota license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Gettysburg in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Potter 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 Gettysburg?
The federal per diem benchmark in Gettysburg 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 licensed practical nurses in Gettysburg?
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Your LPN / LVN pay reportGettysburg, SD · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Avera HealthSioux Falls, SD · 71 postings$31.88/ hr$20–$48
- Acadia HealthcareCanton, SD · 2 postings$30.00/ hr$24–$36
- Monument HealthRapid City, SD · 22 postings$26.87/ hr$25–$30
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$22Median$31.88High$48
96 LPN / LVN postings with published pay in South Dakota, 56 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 96 LPN / LVN roles
- Licensed Practical Nurse- Primary CarePermanent$48k–$88k/ year
- Registered Nurse (Clinic RN)|Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)|Gregory ClinicPermanent$22.50–$41.25/ hour
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