PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Ambulatory Telephone Triage Nurse | West River ENT
Monument Health · Rapid City, SD
$32.00–$40.00/ hour
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Telehealth / Triage Nurse jobs in Rapid City, SD
Pay for telehealth / triage nurses in the Rapid City area centers on $33.42 per hour, or about $69,510 a year. The lower quarter earns under $29.60 and the upper quarter over $40.69. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Rapid City. That ranks 363rd of 379 U.S. metro areas for telehealth / triage nurse pay, and 327th of 335 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Rapid City.
- $33.42median pay per hour, Rapid City
- $30–$41typical range per hour
- 2,600telehealth / triage nurses employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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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 telehealth / triage 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.
Hospitals in Rapid City
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Rapid City.
| 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.
Telehealth / Triage Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casper, WY | 177 mi | $38.89/hr | 58,823 |
| Cheyenne, WY | 218 mi | $48.01/hr | 65,704 |
| Bismarck, ND | 224 mi | $37.52/hr | 77,772 |
| Billings, MT | 287 mi | $41.15/hr | 121,483 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | 325 mi | $33.12/hr | 209,289 |
| Sioux City, IA | 360 mi | $33.26/hr | 86,875 |
Telehealth / Triage Nurse jobs in South Dakota · Telehealth / Triage Nurse jobs nationwide
What employers ask for, and tax basics in South Dakota
Telehealth and triage nurses assess symptoms by phone or video and direct patients to the right level of care.
- Active RN license, compact license for multi-state roles
- Several years of clinical experience
- Comfort with protocols and EHR documentation
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 telehealth / triage nurses make in Rapid City, SD?
Telehealth / Triage 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 telehealth / triage nurses once cost of living is counted?
Rapid City ranks 327th of 335 metro areas for telehealth / triage 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 telehealth / triage nurses in Rapid City?
We list 1 open role 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 telehealth / triage 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.
Does Valorem Health place telehealth / triage nurses in Rapid City?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Rapid City and across South Dakota. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Rapid City.
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Boston Medical CenterBoston, MA · 7 postings$58.76/ hr$38–$79
- Kaweah Delta Health Care DistrictVisalia, CA · 2 postings$64.91/ hr$48–$83
- CommonSpirit HealthLongmont, CO · 1 posting$48.48/ hr$37–$60
- MaineGeneral HealthAugusta, ME · 1 posting$48.12/ hr$35–$61
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2What they are offering now
Low$34Median$46.97High$57
27 Telehealth RN postings with published pay in the US, 20 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 2 Telehealth RN roles
- Ambulatory Telephone Triage Nurse | West River ENTPermanent$32.00–$40.00/ hour
- Registered Nurse (RN) | Telehealth | PRNPer diem$27.75–$41.25/ hour
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