Registered Nurses salary
in East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $68,080–$86,200
- vs U.S. median
- -20%
- Metro rank
- #441 of 514
Registered Nurses in the East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $78,280 a year, based on BLS estimates for 2,790 jobs (May 2025). That is 20% below the U.S. median of $97,550 and in line with the SD statewide median of $78,060. It ranks #441 of 514 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE2,790 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Registered Nurses pay in other SD metros
3 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $80,120 |
| Rapid City, SD | $79,380 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $75,350 |
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Questions
What is the average Registered Nurses salary in East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $78,280 a year (May 2025). Half of the 2,790 jobs pay between $68,080 and $86,200. The 10th percentile is $62,820 and the 90th is $96,140.
Is East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Registered Nurses?
That is 20% below the U.S. median of $97,550 and in line with the SD statewide median of $78,060. It ranks #441 of 514 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Registered Nurses make an hour in East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area?
About $37.63 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $78,280 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $32.73–$41.44 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.