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

Nurse Practitioner Salary in South Dakota

Median Annual in South Dakota
$128,840/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$61.94/hr
▼ 3% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in South Dakota

groups Employed in SD
1,020
public U.S. Median
$132,300
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$145,441 #11 of 51

Nurse Practitioner pay in South Dakota, explained

Nurse practitioners in South Dakota earn a median of $128,840 per year ($61.94 per hour), which is 3% below the national median of $132,300. Entry-level workers earn around $103,080, while the most experienced nurse practitioners reach about $156,000. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within South Dakota.

Is $128,840 good pay in South Dakota?

Adjusted for South Dakota's cost of living (which runs 89% of the U.S. average), that $128,840 is worth about $145,441 in national buying power — ranking South Dakota #11 for real pay (vs #39 on the sticker number).

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Nurse Practitioner pay by experience in South Dakota

Entry level (10th pct)
$103,080
$49.56/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$128,840
$61.94/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$156,000
$75.00/hr

Nurse Practitioner pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs SD
South Dakota (here) $128,840 $145,441
Montana $137,210 $144,973 −$8,370
Minnesota $133,260 $135,123 −$4,420
Wyoming $132,200 $142,624 −$3,360
Nebraska $132,130 $146,643 −$3,290
Iowa $130,160 $148,310 −$1,320
North Dakota $130,070 $146,213 −$1,230

Nurse Practitioner in South Dakota: FAQ

How much do nurse practitioners make in South Dakota?

Nurse practitioners in South Dakota earn a median of $128,840 per year ($61.94 per hour), compared with $132,300 nationally.

Does South Dakota pay nurse practitioners well?

At $128,840, South Dakota pays 3% below the national median for nurse practitioners. An estimated 1,020 work in the state.

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