As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Entry Level LPN in Sioux Falls, SD is $59,765, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,149 weekly, or $4,980 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Entry Level LPN in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Entry Level LPN in Sioux Falls, SD vary widely, spanning from $53,301 to $66,267. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($56,382) and 75th percentile ($63,168), while top earners (90th percentile) make $66,267 per year. This $6,786 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Planning or Long Term Care, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Sioux Falls Entry Level LPN often earn 0.1% lower than national averages. However, Sioux Falls currently ranks 711 statewide for Entry Level LPN job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Entry Level LPN Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Entry Level LPN Salary $53,301 Sioux Falls, SD April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Entry Level LPN Salary $56,382 Sioux Falls, SD April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Entry Level LPN Salary $59,765 Sioux Falls, SD April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Entry Level LPN Salary $63,168 Sioux Falls, SD April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Entry Level LPN Salary $66,267 Sioux Falls, SD April 01, 2026
25% $56,382 10% $53,301 90% $66,267 75% $63,168 $59,765 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
Change Search Criteria
Check out Entry Level LPN jobs in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Front End Entry Level

Safeway - RAPID CITY, SD

Front End Entry Level

Safeway - SPEARFISH, SD

Entry Level Shop Technician

Bosselman Administrative Services, Inc - Sioux Falls, SD

Search More Entry Level LPN Jobs in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

What is an Entry Level LPN ?

A licensed practical nurse (LPN), in much of the United States and Canada, is a nurse who cares for people who are sick, injured, convalescent, or disabled. In the United States, LPNs work under the direction of physicians. In Canada, LPNs/RPNs work autonomously similar to the Registered Nurse in providing care and are responsible for their individual actions and practice. In California and Texas, such a nurse is referred to as a licensed vocational nurse (LVN). Another title provided is "registered practical nurse" (RPNs) in the Canadian province of Ontario. A person can generally become an...

Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/25/2019). Read more from Wikipedia

See user submitted job responsibilities for Entry Level LPN.

Job Openings for Entry Level LPN in Sioux Falls, SD

Understand the total compensation opportunity for an Entry Level LPN, base salary plus other pay elements

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
56382
63168
59765

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
54705
66629
60233
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Entry Level LPN in Sioux Falls, SD. The base salary for Entry Level LPN ranges from $56,382 to $63,168 with the average base salary of $59,765. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $54,705 to $66,629 with the average total cash compensation of $60,233.

Discover how your pay is adjusted for skills, experience, and other factors

How much should you be paid?

For a real-time salary target, tell us more about your role in the four categories below.

56382
63168

 

About Sioux Falls, South Dakota    Sioux Falls (/ˌsuː ˈfɔːlz/) (Lakota: Íŋyaŋ Okábleča Otȟúŋwahe; "Stone Shatter City") is the most populous city in the U.S. state of South Dakota and t....More

Sioux Falls, South Dakota  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

Entry Level LPN Salary in popular cities: Rapid CityAberdeenBrookings

Recently searched related titles: Lpn Charge Nurse, Vocational Nurse, Licenced Practical Nurse

Jobs with a similar salary range to Entry Level LPN : Lpn, Dosing Nurse, Practical Nurse