Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| South Dakota | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $128,840 | $135,791 | -5% |
| Median hourly wage | $61.94 | $65.28 | -5% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $145,418.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Nurse Practitioner in South Dakota is $128,840, or about $61.94 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Nurse Practitioners is $135,791. South Dakota is -5% below the national median.
Entry-level nurse practitioners in South Dakota typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 1,020 nurse practitioner jobs on record and a median salary of $128,840, South Dakota offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.