Lawyer Salary in South Dakota
BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC 23-1011 Lawyers
Median in South Dakota
$102,040
$49.06 an hour
10th percentile
$76,920
90th percentile
$234,690
Jobs (wage & salary)
1,360
The median annual wage for lawyers in South Dakota was $102,040 in May 2025, $57,630 (36%) below the national median of $159,670.
The middle half earned between $85,640 (25th percentile) and $141,270 (75th percentile).
South Dakota ranks 47 of the 51 states and DC with a published median for this occupation.
The comparison is not adjusted for living costs.
Percentiles
Pay range in South Dakota
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,920 | $36.98 |
| 25th | $85,640 | $41.17 |
| 50th (median) | $102,040 | $49.06 |
| 75th | $141,270 | $67.92 |
| 90th | $234,690 | $112.83 |
| Mean (average) | $132,270 | $63.59 |
BLS OEWS May 2025.
Annual = hourly × 2,080.
OEWS covers wage-and-salary workers only and leaves out the self-employed, overtime pay and most bonuses.