Registered Nurse Jobs in South Dakota
Across 30 live Registered Nurse listings in South Dakota, median advertised pay is $83K (75th percentile $101K), based on the 20 that state a salary; South Dakota ranks 44th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Sanford Health (8), Monument Health (7), Avera Health (5).
30+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 20, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 20 roles pay ~$83k median with 6.4/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Salary Distribution
20 jobs · 6 employersAnnual compensation range
Work-Life Balance Distribution
20 jobs · 6 employersHigher = better work-life balance
Registered Nurse Patient Navigator | Cancer Care Institute
Registered Nurse Case Manager (RN)
Interim HealthCare of the Black HillsRapid City, SD
Assistant Director of Nursing | Maryhouse Long Term Care
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Registered Nurse Pay in South Dakota: Live Market and State Comparison
Live registered nurse listings in South Dakota today, then South Dakota against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 30
- Live median
- $83k
- 75th $101k · n=20
- 12-mo median
- $85k
- Pay rank
- #44 of 51
- Work-life
- 4.5/10 · #20
- 12-mo postings
- 83
Registered Nurse roles in South Dakota advertise $7k below the $92k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Hawaii leads at $121k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs SD | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota (this page) | $85k | — | 4.5/10 | 83 |
| Hawaii#1 | $121k | +$37k | 4.4/10 | 42 |
| Wyomingborders | $109k | +$25k | 4.1/10 | 25 |
| Montanaborders | $97k | +$13k | 4.3/10 | 69 |
| Minnesotaborders | $89k | +$4k | 4.6/10 | 558 |
| Nebraskaborders | $88k | +$3k | 4.3/10 | 128 |
| North Dakotaborders | $87k | +$3k | 4.0/10 | 100 |
| Iowaborders | $80k | −$4k | 4.4/10 | 357 |
“borders” = shares a border with South Dakota; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 20, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- Sanford Health (8), Monument Health (7), Avera Health (5)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Registered Nurse jobs in South Dakota.
How much do registered nurses earn in South Dakota?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of registered nurses. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid registered nurse jobs available?
Some registered nurses roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which registered nurse jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every registered nurse role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 10% with no on-call and 10% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring registered nurses in South Dakota right now?
Employers currently hiring for registered nurse roles include Monument Health, Interim HealthCare of the Black Hills, Avera Health, Sanford Health, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many registered nurse jobs in South Dakota are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 30 registered nurses positions in South Dakota listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Registered Nurse Jobs in South Dakota
Sanford Health8 open roles here · WLB 60/100
Monument Health7 open roles here · WLB 60/100
- Avera Health5 open roles here · WLB 30/100
- IInterim HealthCare of the Black Hills2 open roles here
Dialysis Clinic1 open role here · WLB 75/100
Encompass Health1 open role here · WLB 44/100
Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health1 open role here · WLB 75/100- PPeaceful Pines Senior Living - Milbank1 open role here