Lawyer Salary in South Dakota
Based on 1K+ workers in South Dakota
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (SD)
$102,040
$49.058/hr
vs National Average
$134,712
-24.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$77K – $235K
1K employed in South Dakota
Salary Distribution — Lawyer in South Dakota
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $76,920 |
| 25th percentile | $85,640 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $102,040 |
| 75th percentile | $141,270 |
| 90th percentile | $234,690 |
Historical Salary Trend — Lawyer in South Dakota vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $85,980 |
| 2024 | $96,550 |
| 2025 | $102,040 |
| Year | South Dakota Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $85,980 | $116,457 |
| 2024 | $96,550 | $128,445 |
| 2025 | $102,040 | $134,712 |