Paralegal Salary in South Dakota
Based on 660+ workers in South Dakota
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (SD)
$57,300
$27.548/hr
vs National Average
$58,959
-2.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$47K – $84K
660 employed in South Dakota
Salary Distribution — Paralegal in South Dakota
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,020 |
| 25th percentile | $48,420 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $57,300 |
| 75th percentile | $63,650 |
| 90th percentile | $84,150 |
Historical Salary Trend — Paralegal in South Dakota vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $54,100 |
| 2023 | $59,040 |
| 2024 | $57,300 |
| Year | South Dakota Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $54,100 | $55,984 |
| 2023 | $59,040 | $58,945 |
| 2024 | $57,300 | $58,959 |