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Nursing Assistant Salary in South Dakota (2026)
$18.65 per hour · take-home ≈ $33,356/year ($2,780/month) for a single filer
Nursing Assistant pay range in South Dakota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,110 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,830 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $38,800 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $43,940 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $46,100 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,860 Nursing Assistant jobs in South Dakota (occupation code 31-1131, “Nursing Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in South Dakota
A median Nursing Assistant salary of $38,800 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 $33,356 — an effective tax rate of 14.0%.
| Gross (median) | $38,800 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,476 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,968 |
| South Dakota state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $33,356 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,780 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Nursing Assistant make in South Dakota?
- The median Nursing Assistant salary in South Dakota is $38,800 per year ($18.65 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,830 and $43,940.
- What is the take-home pay for a Nursing Assistant in South Dakota?
- On the median salary of $38,800, a single filer in South Dakota takes home about $33,356 per year ($2,780 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 14.0%.
- How many Nursing Assistant jobs are there in South Dakota?
- BLS counts 6,860 Nursing Assistant 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.