Per diemPosted 10 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical Oncology | PRN
Avera Health · Mitchell, SD
$27.75–$41.25/ hour
Registered Nurse jobs in Mitchell, SD
Pay for registered nurses in South Dakota centers on $33.42 per hour, or about $69,510 a year. The lower quarter earns under $30.05 and the upper quarter over $38.70. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Mitchell. That is 26% below the U.S. median of $45.00 per hour. The free report below lists employers near Mitchell and what they pay.
- $33.42median pay per hour, South Dakota
- $30–$39typical range per hour
- 8open roles with published pay
Open Registered Nurse roles in Mitchell
PermanentPosted 16 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) | ICU
Avera Health · Mitchell, SD
$32.50–$48.50/ hour
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PermanentPosted 28 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) | Women's Center
Avera Health · Mitchell, SD
$32.50–$48.50/ hour
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Unit
Avera Health · Mitchell, SD
$32.50–$48.50/ hour
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) | Med Surg
Avera Health · Mitchell, SD
$32.50–$48.50/ hour
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) | December 2026 and May 2027 New Grad
Avera Health · Mitchell, SD
$32.50–$48.50/ hour
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) | Dialysis
Avera Health · Mitchell, SD
$32.50–$48.50/ hour
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) | Pre Anesthesia Call Center
Avera Health · Mitchell, SD
$27.75–$41.25/ hour
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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 |
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 Mitchell 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 Mitchell
| 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 registered 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 Mitchell
CMS lists 1 hospital in Mitchell, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avera Queen Of Peace Mitchell, SD | Critical access | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Davison County
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Davison County (1 population-group). The highest-scoring one rates 14 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 | 67 mi | $33.12/hr | 209,289 |
| Sioux City, IA | 119 mi | $33.26/hr | 86,875 |
| Grand Island, NE | 195 mi | $38.43/hr | 53,250 |
| Omaha, NE | 198 mi | $38.95/hr | 489,265 |
| Council Bluffs, IA | 205 mi | $38.95/hr | 62,665 |
| Bellevue, NE | 208 mi | $38.95/hr | 64,777 |
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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 Mitchell
Mitchell city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do registered nurses make in Mitchell, SD?
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 registered nurses in Mitchell?
We list 8 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Mitchell. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Mitchell.
Do I need a South Dakota license to work in Mitchell as a registered 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 Mitchell in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Davison 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 Mitchell?
The federal per diem benchmark in Mitchell 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 registered nurses in Mitchell?
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Your RN pay reportMitchell, 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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