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Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in South Dakota

Official May 2025 estimates (released April 2026) pay data for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in South Dakota — median, mean, and employment, sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Median annual pay
$52,750 / year
18.1% below the national median
$26.44
Mean hourly wage
$54,990
Mean annual wage
2,050
Jobs in South Dakota
$25.36
Median hourly wage
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Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses pay in South Dakota: the full picture

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in South Dakota earn a median of $52,750 per year ($25.36 per hour), based on May 2025 estimates (released April 2026) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The mean annual wage is $54,990, across an estimated 2,050 jobs. That puts South Dakota 18.1% below the national median of $64,400 for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses.

MeasurePay
Mean hourly wage$26.44
Median annual wage$52,750
Mean annual wage$54,990
Median hourly wage$25.36
Total employment2,050

How South Dakota compares

Median annual pay for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses across the areas we track. The national median is included for reference.

South Dakota
$52,750
San Jose
$95,320
San Francisco
$94,310
Washington
$83,150
Alaska
$80,800
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Frequently asked questions

How much does a LPN/LVN make in South Dakota?
The median annual wage is $52,750 ($25.36/hour). The mean is $54,990 per year.
Is South Dakota a good place for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses pay-wise?
South Dakota pays 18.1% below the national median ($64,400), with about 2,050 jobs in the area.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are May 2025 estimates (released April 2026) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), retrieved 2026-10-09. They are survey estimates, not job offers.

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Sources & methodology. All figures on this page come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates (released April 2026), retrieved 2026-10-09. "Median" is the 50th percentile — half of workers earn more, half earn less. "Mean" is the arithmetic average. Annual figures assume full-time, year-round work (2,080 hours). Employment estimates exclude the self-employed. Figures are rounded survey estimates, not job offers — actual pay varies by employer, shift, experience, and certifications.