Nurse Practitioner salary in South Dakota
Nurse Practitioners in South Dakota earn a median of $58.94 per hour, about $122,600 a year, 5% below the U.S. median of $62.12. The middle half earn between $50.29 and $64.94 per hour. The highest median among South Dakota metro areas is in Sioux Falls, SD-MN, at $62.78 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $58.94median pay per hour
- $122,600median pay per year
- 950nurse practitioners employed in South Dakota
- #42of 49 states by median pay
Nurse Practitioner pay in South Dakota: percentiles
| Level | South Dakota per hour | South Dakota per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $48.07 | $99,990 | $47.10 |
| Lower quartile | $50.29 | $104,600 | $52.86 |
| Median | $58.94 | $122,600 | $62.12 |
| Upper quartile | $64.94 | $135,080 | $71.91 |
| Top 10% | $73.85 | $153,610 | $81.71 |
Nurse Practitioner pay by metro area in South Dakota
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs South Dakota median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $62.78 | $130,580 | 470 | 7% above | $69.27 |
| Rapid City, SD | $53.75 | $111,810 | 170 | 9% below | $60.28 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Nurse Practitioner pay in states next to South Dakota
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with South Dakota |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | $62.22 | $129,420 | 6% above South Dakota |
| Minnesota | $61.81 | $128,570 | 5% above South Dakota |
| Montana | $64.25 | $133,640 | 9% above South Dakota |
| North Dakota | $59.24 | $123,220 | 1% above South Dakota |
| Nebraska | $61.50 | $127,930 | 4% above South Dakota |
| Wyoming | $61.42 | $127,750 | 4% above South Dakota |
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Common questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in South Dakota?
The median is $58.94 per hour, about $122,600 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $48.07 and the top 10% earn over $73.85 (BLS, May 2024).
Which South Dakota city pays nurse practitioners the most?
Among South Dakota metro areas, Sioux Falls, SD-MN has the highest median at $62.78 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does South Dakota rank for nurse practitioner pay?
South Dakota ranks 42nd of 49 states by median nurse practitioner pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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