How Much Does an RN Make in Sioux Falls, SD in 2026?
Typical pay for RNs in Sioux Falls, from federal wage data (May 2025), with the ten-year trend and how the city compares across South Dakota.
BLS OES May 2025 · Sioux Falls metro area
A typical RN in Sioux Falls, South Dakota earns $36.23 per hour, or $75,350 per year, according to the latest government wage data for the area (May 2025). Calculated from the annual figure, that is roughly $6,279 a month. Entry-level positions typically offer around $54,040, and the top 10% of earners make over $97,330.
That pay is 3% below the South Dakota figure of $78,060 and 23% below the national figure of $97,550. Sioux Falls ranks 2nd of 2 metro areas in South Dakota for RN pay. About 7,680 RNs work in the Sioux Falls area.
RN pay in Sioux Falls at a glance
- Typical pay is $36.23 an hour, or $75,350 a year.
- That is 3% below the South Dakota figure, ranking 2nd of 2 metro areas in the state.
- Entry-level positions typically offer around $54,040; the top 10% make over $97,330.
- Typical pay rose +39% from 2016 to 2025, against +46% for South Dakota as a whole.
BLS OES May 2025
How much does an RN make in Sioux Falls?
Pay in Sioux Falls runs from entry-level positions at around $25.98 an hour to more than $46.79 for the top 10% of earners. The table sets each career stage against the South Dakota and national figures.
RN pay by career stage in Sioux Falls
| Career stage | Sioux Falls | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting out | $54,040$25.98 an hour | $54,040$25.98 an hour | $68,940$33.14 an hour |
| First years | $65,070$31.29 an hour | $65,070$31.29 an hour | $80,330$38.62 an hour |
| Typical RN | $75,350$36.23 an hour | $78,060$37.53 an hour | $97,550$46.90 an hour |
| Experienced | $81,690$39.28 an hour | $84,280$40.52 an hour | $112,350$54.02 an hour |
| Top 10% | $97,330$46.79 an hour | $98,220$47.22 an hour | $137,470$66.09 an hour |
BLS OES May 2025 · city figures cover the Sioux Falls area as BLS defines it
RN pay growth in Sioux Falls
Typical (median) annual wage for RNs in the Sioux Falls area · BLS OES May estimates, 2016 to 2025 · hover a bar for the year-over-year change
In 2016, typical RN pay in Sioux Falls was $54,380 a year. By 2025 it had reached $75,350, a change of +39%, compared with +46% for South Dakota over the same years.
How Sioux Falls compares with other South Dakota cities
Rapid City pays RNs the most in South Dakota at $79,380 a year, $4,030 more than Sioux Falls. The lowest-paying area in the state is Sioux Falls at $75,350.
| # | City | Typical pay | Hourly | Vs Sioux Falls | RNs employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rapid City | $79,380 | $38.17 | +5% | 2,480 |
| 2 | Sioux Falls | $75,350 | $36.23 | this city | 7,680 |
Every metro area in South Dakota with RN wage data · BLS OES May 2025 · South Dakota typical pay $78,060
Is Sioux Falls a good place to work as an RN?
RNs in Sioux Falls earn less than the national figure: typical pay is $75,350 a year, 23% below the national rate. For every 1,000 jobs in the Sioux Falls area, about 43 are RN positions; nationally, the figure is closer to 22. That makes the local economy more reliant on RNs than most places, and turnover keeps positions opening through the year.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does an RN make in Sioux Falls, SD?
- A typical RN in Sioux Falls earns $75,350 a year, or $36.23 an hour, according to BLS wage data for May 2025. Entry-level pay runs about $54,040 and the top 10% earn over $97,330.
- How much does an RN make an hour in Sioux Falls?
- Typical hourly pay for RNs in Sioux Falls is $36.23. Entry-level hourly pay runs about $25.98, and the top 10% earn over $46.79 an hour.
- What is the starting pay for an RN in Sioux Falls?
- Entry-level RN positions in Sioux Falls typically offer around $25.98 an hour, or $54,040 a year.
- Is RN pay in Sioux Falls higher than in the rest of South Dakota?
- Sioux Falls pay is 3% below the South Dakota figure of $78,060 a year, ranking 2nd of 2 metro areas in the state. Rapid City pays the most in South Dakota at $79,380.