salary$39,190 a year$19 an hour · median pay in the Sioux Falls, SD-MN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$31,110per year
Top pay (top 10%)$45,850per year
Jobs in the area2,930people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Sioux Falls?
Expensive. Rent of $1,314 a month takes 40.2% of the median nursing assistant salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make in Sioux Falls, SD?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Sioux Falls, SD-MN area is $39,190 a year ($19 an hour). Most earn between $31,110 and $45,850.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Sioux Falls?
Typical rent of $1,314 a month takes 40.2% of the median nursing assistant salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Sioux Falls, SD-MN metro area.