Certified Nursing Assistant salary in South Dakota
The median certified nursing assistant in South Dakota earns $18.30 an hour, or $38,070 a year. That’s $0.71 below the national median, ranking #33 of 51.
- Median hourly$18.30
- Median yearly$38,070
- Bottom 10% earn under$14.41/hr
- Top 10% earn over$21.67/hr
- Average (mean) hourly$18.30
- CNAs employed6,520
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024, South Dakota, occupation 31-1131. bls.gov/oes. Figures are estimates for all CNAs in the state, not offers.
Other nursing roles in South Dakota
| Role | Median hourly | Median yearly |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $33.42/hr | $69,510/yr |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $23.64/hr | $49,170/yr |
| Nurse Practitioner | $58.94/hr | $122,600/yr |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2024 state estimates.
Open CNA jobs in South Dakota
- Nursing Assistant Trainee - FT - DaysSanford HealthMiller, SD$15–$23/hrCNAFull-timeDays
- Nursing Assistant- Specialty CareVeterans Health AdministrationSioux Falls, SD$40k–$59k/yrCNAFull-timeCloses Feb 4, 2027
- Nursing Assistant- Inpatient Specialty CareVeterans Health AdministrationSioux Falls, SD$40k–$59k/yrCNAMed-surgFull-timeCloses Nov 13, 2026
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)|Gregory Nursing HomeAvera HealthGregory, SD$19.75–$26/hrCNAFull-timeNightsDays
- Certified Nursing Assistant II (CNA)Avera HealthSouth Dakota$20.75–$27.50/hrCNAPart-time
- Nursing Assistant Trainee - PTSanford HealthDe Smet, SDCNAPart-time