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Registered Nurse Salary in South Dakota (2026)
$37.53 per hour · take-home ≈ $63,745/year ($5,312/month) for a single filer
Registered Nurse pay range in South Dakota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $54,040 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $65,070 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $78,060 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $84,280 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $98,220 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 14,710 Registered Nurse jobs in South Dakota (occupation code 29-1141, “Registered Nurses”).
Gross vs. take-home in South Dakota
A median Registered Nurse salary of $78,060 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 $63,745 — an effective tax rate of 18.3%.
| Gross (median) | $78,060 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,343 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,972 |
| South Dakota state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $63,745 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,312 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Registered Nurse make in South Dakota?
- The median Registered Nurse salary in South Dakota is $78,060 per year ($37.53 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $65,070 and $84,280.
- What is the take-home pay for a Registered Nurse in South Dakota?
- On the median salary of $78,060, a single filer in South Dakota takes home about $63,745 per year ($5,312 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 18.3%.
- How many Registered Nurse jobs are there in South Dakota?
- BLS counts 14,710 Registered 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.