verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Salary in South Dakota

Median Annual in South Dakota
$52,750/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$25.36/hr
▼ 18% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in South Dakota

groups Employed in SD
2,050
public U.S. Median
$64,400
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$59,547 #50 of 51

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) pay in South Dakota, explained

Licensed practical nurses in South Dakota earn a median of $52,750 per year ($25.36 per hour), which is 18% below the national median of $64,400. Entry-level workers earn around $40,770, while the most experienced licensed practical nurses reach about $67,700. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within South Dakota.

Is $52,750 good pay in South Dakota?

Adjusted for South Dakota's cost of living (which runs 89% of the U.S. average), that $52,750 is worth about $59,547 in national buying power — ranking South Dakota #50 for real pay (vs #50 on the sticker number).

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) pay by experience in South Dakota

Entry level (10th pct)
$40,770
$19.60/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$52,750
$25.36/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$67,700
$32.55/hr

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs SD
South Dakota (here) $52,750 $59,547
Minnesota $63,750 $64,641 −$11,000
Wyoming $63,460 $68,464 −$10,710
Nebraska $62,660 $69,543 −$9,910
Iowa $62,630 $71,363 −$9,880
North Dakota $62,300 $70,032 −$9,550
Montana $62,210 $65,730 −$9,460

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in South Dakota: FAQ

How much do licensed practical nurses make in South Dakota?

Licensed practical nurses in South Dakota earn a median of $52,750 per year ($25.36 per hour), compared with $64,400 nationally.

Does South Dakota pay licensed practical nurses well?

At $52,750, South Dakota pays 18% below the national median for licensed practical nurses. An estimated 2,050 work in the state.

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