PermanentPosted 6 days ago
RN | Pediatrics | RCMC Division
Monument Health · Rapid City, SD
$29.60–$37.00/ hour
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Pediatric nurse jobs in Rapid City, SD
The median registered nurse pay in the Rapid City area is $33.42 per hour ($69,510 a year), with the typical range running from $29.60 to $40.69. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Rapid City. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Rapid City. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Rapid City.
- $33.42median pay per hour, Rapid City
- $30–$41typical range per hour
- 2,600registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 3open roles with published pay
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PermanentPosted 16 days ago
RN | Women's and Children Float Pool
Monument Health · Rapid City, SD
$35.00–$43.75/ hour
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PermanentPosted 27 days ago
RN | Pediatrics
Monument Health · Rapid City, SD
$35.00–$43.75/ hour
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Get my free pay reportRegistered Nurse pay in Rapid City, SD
The metro median is in line with the South Dakota statewide median of $33.42 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 2,600 registered nurses employed in the Rapid City metro area, 36.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.70).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $27.49 | $57,180 | 39% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $29.60 | $61,570 | 34% below U.S. median |
| Median | $33.42 | $69,510 | 26% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $40.69 | $84,640 | 10% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $44.54 | $92,640 | 1% below U.S. median |
How Rapid City ranks
- 363rd of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 327th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
BLS does not publish a separate figure for pediatric 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.
What your pay buys in Rapid City
- Overall prices in Rapid City run 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 27% below the U.S. average (index 72.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $33.42 median hour buys what $37.48 buys at the national price level, 17% below 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 Rapid City 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 the Rapid City metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Rapid City
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $122 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,372 |
| 13-week assignment | $17,836 |
Travel pediatric nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. 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 Rapid City
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Rapid City, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pediatric nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monument Health Rapid City Hospital Rapid City, SD | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Black Hills Surgical Hospital Llc Rapid City, SD | Acute care | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Same Day Surgery Center Llc Rapid City, 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 Pennington County
HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Pennington County (1 population-group, 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.
Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD | 325 mi | $33.12/hr | 209,289 |
Pediatric nurse jobs in South Dakota · Pediatric 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 Rapid City
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Common questions
How much do pediatric nurses make in Rapid City, SD?
BLS reports pay for registered nurses overall, not by specialty. Registered Nurses in the Rapid City metro area have a median pay of $33.42 per hour, about $69,510 a year. The middle half earn between $29.60 and $40.69 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Rapid City a good place for pediatric nurses once cost of living is counted?
Rapid City ranks 327th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 363rd of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring pediatric nurses in Rapid City?
We list 3 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Rapid City. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Rapid City.
Do I need a South Dakota license to work in Rapid City as a pediatric 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 Rapid City in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Pennington 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 Rapid City?
The federal per diem benchmark in Rapid City is $122 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,372 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place pediatric nurses in Rapid City?
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Your RN pay reportRapid City, SD · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Inc.Rapid City, SD · 4 wage offers$40.98/ hr$36–$50
- Monument HealthRapid City, SD · 82 postings$39.38/ hr$30–$49
- Indian Health ServiceLower Brule, SD · 2 postings$54.32/ hr$47–$61
- Veterans Health AdministrationFort Meade, SD · 3 postings$49.58/ hr$32–$65
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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