Lawyer Salary in South Dakota
Based on 1K+ workers in South Dakota
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (SD)
$96,550
$46.418/hr
vs National Average
$128,445
-24.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$68K – $227K
1K employed in South Dakota
Salary Distribution — Lawyer in South Dakota
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $67,580 |
| 25th percentile | $81,060 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $96,550 |
| 75th percentile | $140,900 |
| 90th percentile | $226,520 |
Historical Salary Trend — Lawyer in South Dakota vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $85,980 |
| 2024 | $96,550 |
| Year | South Dakota Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $85,980 | $116,457 |
| 2024 | $96,550 | $128,445 |