DOL Median (South Dakota)
$51,626
vs National
-19.8%
National: $64,355BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$55,872
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$51,626
-19.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$64,355
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Registered Nurses in South Dakota earns $51,626 in nominal terms, which is 19.8% below the national average of $64,355. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.4 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $55,872 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in South Dakota
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| RAPID CITY REGIONAL HOSPITAL | $55,068 | 3 |
| Philip Health Services Inc. | $49,171 | 2 |
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How much does a Registered Nurses make in South Dakota?
The median Registered Nurses salary in South Dakota is $51,626 based on 3 DOL filings.
Is South Dakota a good place to work as a Registered Nurses?
A Registered Nurses in South Dakota earns 19.8% less than the national median of $64,355, or $55,872 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.