Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Nurse Practitioners currently employed in West South Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area is 70.
  • Nurse Practitioners in West South Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $118,910 per year or $57.17 per hour.
  • The percentage of South Dakota Nurse Practitioners who work in West South Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Nurse Practitioners who work in West South Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for West South Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #1 in South Dakota for salary and #4 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #4 in South Dakota for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #128 in the nation for salary and #362 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #455 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to South Dakota

West South Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $118,910 or $57.17 per hour which is 5% more than the South Dakota average salary of $112,320.

AverageWest South Dakota Nonmetropolitan AreaSouth Dakota% Difference
Hourly Wage$57.17$545.87%
Annual Salary$118,910$112,3205.87%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

West South Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $118,910 or $57.17 per hour which is 0% more than the U.S. average salary of $118,040.

AverageWest South Dakota Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$57.17$56.750.74%
Annual Salary$118,910$118,0400.74%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Nurse Practitioners in West South Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $132,801 which compares to the South Dakota average annual salary of $112,320. per year.

Cost-of-living in West South Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area is 10% less than the South Dakota average, which means West South Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to South Dakota average.

  • South Dakota average salary is $112,320.
  • South Dakota cost-of-living adjusted salary is $122,727.
  • West South Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $118,910.
  • West South Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $132,801.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
West South Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area$118,91089.54%$132,801
South Dakota$112,32091.52%$122,727
U.S.$118,040$118,040
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In West South Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Nurse Practitioners earn between $100,500 and $127,240 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn more than $162,820, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Nurse Practitioners.

Approximately 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn under $95,830, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nurse Practitioners.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year7Under $95,830
15%2 – 4 years10$95,830 – $100,500
25%5 – 9 years18$100,500 – $121,010
25%10 – 14 years18$121,010 – $127,240
15%15 – 20 years10$121,010 – $162,820
10%20+ years7Above $162,820
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $118,910, West South Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area Nurse Practitioners tend to earn less than Nurse Anesthetists ($202,990).

However, Nurse Practitioners tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($29,470), LPNs ($41,630), and Registered Nurses ($63,920).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Anesthetists$202,990
Nurse Practitioners$118,910
Registered Nurses$63,920
LPNs$41,630
Nursing Assistants$29,470
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for West South Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area Nurse Practitioners

The number of Nurse Practitioners currently employed in West South Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area is 70.

Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $118,910 per year or $57.17 per hour in West South Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in West South Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $132,801 per year or $64 per hour.

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual salary in West South Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area are Nurse Anesthetists($202,990), Nurse Practitioners($118,910), Registered Nurses($63,920).


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