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Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in South Dakota (2026)
$25.36 per hour · take-home ≈ $44,565/year ($3,714/month) for a single filer
Licensed Practical Nurse pay range in South Dakota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $40,770 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,680 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $52,750 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $61,300 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $67,700 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,050 Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in South Dakota (occupation code 29-2061, “Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses”).
Gross vs. take-home in South Dakota
A median Licensed Practical Nurse salary of $52,750 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in South Dakota), a single filer keeps about $44,565 — an effective tax rate of 15.5%.
| Gross (median) | $52,750 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,150 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,035 |
| South Dakota state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $44,565 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,714 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Licensed Practical Nurse make in South Dakota?
- The median Licensed Practical Nurse salary in South Dakota is $52,750 per year ($25.36 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,680 and $61,300.
- What is the take-home pay for a Licensed Practical Nurse in South Dakota?
- On the median salary of $52,750, a single filer in South Dakota takes home about $44,565 per year ($3,714 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.5%.
- How many Licensed Practical Nurse jobs are there in South Dakota?
- BLS counts 2,050 Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in South Dakota in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified South Dakota state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for South Dakota.