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How Much Does a CNA Make in East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area, SD in 2026?

Typical pay for CNAs in East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area, from federal wage data (May 2024), with the ten-year trend and how the city compares across South Dakota.

$38,150
Typical pay a year
$18.34
Typical pay an hour
-2%
vs South Dakota · -10% vs US
1,990
CNAs employed in the area
Where CNA pay falls in East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area
from starting out to the top earners
$29,270
Starting out
$36,060
First years
$38,150
Typical
$42,540
Experienced
$45,880
Top 10%

BLS OES May 2024 · East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area

A typical CNA in East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area, South Dakota earns $18.34 per hour, or $38,150 per year, according to the latest government wage data for the area (May 2024). Calculated from the annual figure, that is roughly $3,179 a month. Entry-level positions typically offer around $29,270, and the top 10% of earners make over $45,880.

That pay is 2% below the South Dakota figure of $38,800 and 10% below the national figure of $42,260. About 1,990 CNAs work in East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area.

CNA pay in East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area at a glance

  • Typical pay is $18.34 an hour, or $38,150 a year.
  • That is 2% below the South Dakota figure.
  • Entry-level positions typically offer around $29,270; the top 10% make over $45,880.

BLS OES May 2024

How much does a CNA make in East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area?

Pay in East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area runs from entry-level positions at around $14.07 an hour to more than $22.06 for the top 10% of earners. The table sets each career stage against the South Dakota and national figures.

CNA pay by career stage in East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area

CNA pay by career stage in East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area
Career stageEast South Dakota nonmetropolitan areaSouth DakotaUnited States
Starting out$29,270$14.07 an hour$31,110$14.96 an hour$33,940$16.32 an hour
First years$36,060$17.34 an hour$36,830$17.71 an hour$37,260$17.91 an hour
Typical CNA$38,150$18.34 an hour$38,800$18.65 an hour$42,260$20.32 an hour
Experienced$42,540$20.45 an hour$43,940$21.12 an hour$47,220$22.70 an hour
Top 10%$45,880$22.06 an hour$46,100$22.17 an hour$51,980$24.99 an hour

BLS OES May 2024 (the latest vintage BLS published for this area; state and national columns are May 2025) · city figures cover East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area as BLS defines it

How East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area compares with other South Dakota cities

Sioux Falls pays CNAs the most in South Dakota at $39,190 a year, $1,040 more than East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area. The lowest-paying area in the state is Rapid City at $38,500.

Typical CNA pay by metro area in South Dakota
#CityTypical payHourlyVs East South Dakota nonmetropolitan areaCNAs employed
1Sioux Falls$39,190$18.84+3%2,930
2Rapid City$38,500$18.51+1%1,280

Every metro area in South Dakota with CNA wage data · BLS OES May 2025 · South Dakota typical pay $38,800

Is East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area a good place to work as a CNA?

-10%
vs national pay · -2% vs South Dakota
1,990
CNAs employed in East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area

CNAs in East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area earn less than the national figure: typical pay is $38,150 a year, 10% below the national rate.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a CNA make in East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area, SD?
A typical CNA in East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area earns $38,150 a year, or $18.34 an hour, according to BLS wage data for May 2024. Entry-level pay runs about $29,270 and the top 10% earn over $45,880.
How much does a CNA make an hour in East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area?
Typical hourly pay for CNAs in East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area is $18.34. Entry-level hourly pay runs about $14.07, and the top 10% earn over $22.06 an hour.
What is the starting pay for a CNA in East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area?
Entry-level CNA positions in East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area typically offer around $14.07 an hour, or $29,270 a year.
Is CNA pay in East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area higher than in the rest of South Dakota?
East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area pay is 2% below the South Dakota figure of $38,800 a year. Sioux Falls pays the most in South Dakota at $39,190.

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