salary$75,350 a year$36 an hour · median pay in the Sioux Falls, SD-MN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$54,040per year
Top pay (top 10%)$97,330per year
Jobs in the area7,680people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Sioux Falls?
OK. Rent of $1,314 a month takes 20.9% of the median registered nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Sioux Falls, SD?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Sioux Falls, SD-MN area is $75,350 a year ($36 an hour). Most earn between $54,040 and $97,330.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Sioux Falls?
Typical rent of $1,314 a month takes 20.9% of the median registered nurse salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Sioux Falls, SD-MN metro area.