Per diemPosted 27 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) | Med Surg | PRN
Avera Health · Milbank, SD
$32.50–$48.50/ hour
Top 25% pay
Med-surg nurse jobs in Milbank, SD
The median registered nurse pay in South Dakota is $33.42 per hour ($69,510 a year), with the typical range running from $30.05 to $38.70. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Milbank. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Milbank. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Milbank.
- $33.42median pay per hour, South Dakota
- $30–$39typical range per hour
- 3open roles with published pay
Open Med-surg nurse roles in Milbank
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Registered Nurse (RN) | Med Surg
Avera Health · Milbank, SD
$32.50–$48.50/ hour
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) | Med Surg
Avera Health · Milbank, SD
$32.50–$48.50/ hour
Top 25% pay
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Get my free pay reportRegistered Nurse pay in Milbank, SD
Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 14,500 registered nurses employed in South Dakota.
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $24.99 | $51,980 | 44% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $30.05 | $62,500 | 33% below U.S. median |
| Median | $33.42 | $69,510 | 26% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $38.70 | $80,500 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $44.50 | $92,560 | 1% below U.S. median |
BLS does not publish a separate figure for med-surg nurse. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Registered Nurses.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
Estimate your Milbank paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,203
- Per year: $60,156
- Per month: $5,013
- 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 Milbank
| 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 med-surg 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 Milbank
CMS lists 1 hospital in Milbank. Hospitals are a major employer of med-surg nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milbank Area Hospital/Avera Health Milbank, SD | Critical access | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo, ND | 114 mi | $37.98/hr | 136,285 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | 116 mi | $33.12/hr | 209,289 |
Med-surg nurse jobs in South Dakota · Med-surg 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.
Other healthcare roles in Milbank
Milbank city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do med-surg nurses make in Milbank, SD?
BLS reports pay for registered nurses overall, not by specialty. Registered Nurses in South Dakota have a median pay of $33.42 per hour, about $69,510 a year. The middle half earn between $30.05 and $38.70 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Who is hiring med-surg nurses in Milbank?
We list 3 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Milbank. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Milbank.
Do I need a South Dakota license to work in Milbank as a med-surg 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.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Milbank?
The federal per diem benchmark in Milbank 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 med-surg nurses in Milbank?
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Your RN pay reportMilbank, SD · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Indian Health ServiceLower Brule, SD · 2 postings$54.32/ hr$47–$61
- Veterans Health AdministrationFort Meade, SD · 3 postings$49.58/ hr$32–$65
- Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Inc.Rapid City, SD · 4 wage offers$40.98/ hr$36–$50
- Avera HealthSioux Falls, SD · 134 postings$40.50/ hr$28–$60
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$30Median$39.38High$48
222 RN postings with published pay in South Dakota, 151 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 222 RN roles
- RN | Emergency DepartmentPermanent$35.00–$43.75/ hour
- RN | 10th St Urgent CarePermanent$32.00–$40.00/ hour
+ 220 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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