SD · Sioux Falls · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Manager & Leadership jobs in Sioux Falls, SD

The median nurse manager & leadership pay in the Sioux Falls area is $58.11 per hour ($120,870 a year), with the typical range running from $48.21 to $77.46. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Sioux Falls. The CMS hospital directory lists 6 hospitals in Sioux Falls. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Sioux Falls.

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Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in Sioux Falls, SD

The metro median is 4% above the South Dakota statewide median of $55.87 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 510 medical and health services managers employed in the Sioux Falls metro area, 2.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.79).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$38.97$81,06031% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$48.21$100,28015% below U.S. median
Median$58.11$120,8702% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$77.46$161,12037% above U.S. median
Top 10%$97.80$203,42072% above U.S. median

How Sioux Falls ranks

  • 96th of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 32nd of 333 after adjusting for local prices

BLS does not publish a separate figure for nurse manager & leadership. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Medical and Health Services Managers.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111), 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 $58.11 median hour buys what $64.12 buys at the national price level, 13% 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$2,092
  • Per year: $104,598
  • Per month: $8,716
  • 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

ItemFederal 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 nurse manager & leadership 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 nurse manager & leaderships.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Avera Heart Hospital Of South Dakota
Sioux Falls, SD
Acute careFor-profit5 of 5Yes
Sanford Usd Medical Center
Sioux Falls, SD
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Sioux Falls Va Medical Center
Sioux Falls, SD
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Avera Mckennan Hospital & University Health Center
Sioux Falls, SD
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Lifescape
Sioux Falls, SD
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedNo
Sioux Falls Specialty Hospital
Sioux Falls, SD
Acute careFor-profitNot ratedNo

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.

Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Sioux City, IA74 mi$47.46/hr86,875
Omaha, NE161 mi$50.73/hr489,265
Council Bluffs, IA165 mi$50.73/hr62,665
Bellevue, NE170 mi$50.73/hr64,777
Eden Prairie, MN186 mi$59.52/hr62,905
St. Cloud, MN186 mi$55.91/hr72,145

Nurse Manager & Leadership jobs in South Dakota · Nurse Manager & Leadership 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.

South Dakota state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse manager & leaderships make in Sioux Falls, SD?

Nurse Manager & Leaderships in the Sioux Falls metro area have a median pay of $58.11 per hour, about $120,870 a year. The middle half earn between $48.21 and $77.46 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Sioux Falls a good place for nurse manager & leaderships once cost of living is counted?

Sioux Falls ranks 32nd of 333 metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay after adjusting for local prices, and 96th of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring nurse manager & leaderships in Sioux Falls?

We list 1 open role 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 nurse manager & leadership?

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 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 nurse manager & leaderships in Sioux Falls?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Indian Health ServicePine Ridge, SD · 2 postings$56.75/ hr$47–$67
  • El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 4 postings$121.16/ hr$90–$148
  • MultiCareTacoma, WA · 6 postings$93.11/ hr$78–$157
  • Veterans Health AdministrationLong Beach, CA · 3 postings$80.49/ hr$48–$110

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2What they are offering now

Low$30Median$54.32High$67

3 Nurse Leader postings with published pay in South Dakota, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 3 Nurse Leader roles

  1. Assistant Supervisory Nurse (Specialty Clinic)Permanent
    $98k–$128k/ year
    Indian Health Service · Pine Ridge, SD · posted today
  2. Registered Nurse - Community Care Home and Community Based Services Case ManagerPermanent
    $63k–$115k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Sioux Falls, SD · posted yesterday

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