Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in South Dakota
Based on 2K+ workers in South Dakota
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (SD)
$52,750
$25.361/hr
vs National Average
$66,740
-21.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$41K – $68K
2K employed in South Dakota
Salary Distribution — Licensed Practical Nurse in South Dakota
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40,770 |
| 25th percentile | $49,680 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $52,750 |
| 75th percentile | $61,300 |
| 90th percentile | $67,700 |
Historical Salary Trend — Licensed Practical Nurse in South Dakota vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $47,500 |
| 2023 | $49,610 |
| 2024 | $49,170 |
| 2025 | $52,750 |
| Year | South Dakota Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $47,500 | $54,982 |
| 2023 | $49,610 | $60,153 |
| 2024 | $49,170 | $63,623 |
| 2025 | $52,750 | $66,740 |