Lawyers Salary in South Dakota (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 1,360 employed

Annual Mean

$132,270

$63.59/hr

Annual Median

$102,040

$49.06/hr

Bottom 10%

$76,920

$36.98/hr

Top 10%

$234,690

$112.83/hr

Location vs National Average

South Dakota

$132,270

Difference

-28.8% vs US avg

US National

$185,840

Salary Percentile Breakdown

Percentile	Annual	Hourly
10th Percentile Bottom 10%	$76,920	$36.98/hr
25th Percentile Lower quarter	$85,640	$41.17/hr
50th PercentileMedian Median	$102,040	$49.06/hr
75th Percentile Upper quarter	$141,270	$67.92/hr
90th Percentile Top 10%	$234,690	$112.83/hr

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$77K

25th

$86K

Median

$102K

75th

$141K

90th

$235K

South Dakota has a moderate number of Lawyers positions (approximately 1,360), reflecting steady demand in this occupation.

In South Dakota, Lawyers salaries range from $76,920 at the 10th percentile to $234,690 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $157,770 (155% of the median). This wide range suggests significant variation based on experience and employer in this area.

Top Paying Cities in South Dakota

Metro areas with highest Lawyers wages

How Lawyers Compares in South Dakota

The average Lawyers salary of $132,270 in South Dakota ranks below the national average of $185,840. There are approximately 1,360 Lawyerss employed in South Dakota.