Legal Occupations Salary in South Dakota
Ranked #35 of 51 · SD
23.4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $106,800 ≈ $51/hr
Median annual salary $88,400
Employment 2,210
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $51,580P25 $62,190 Median $88,400P75 $124,860P90 $185,100
About 80% of legal occupationss in South Dakota earn between $51,580 and $185,100. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean legal occupations salary in South Dakota is $106,800, about 23.4% below the U.S. average ($139,510). That works out to roughly $51/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in South Dakota
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $93,670 | $110,870 | 930 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $87,670 | $119,890 | 410 |
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $83,210 | $96,400 | 390 |
| Rapid City, SD | $81,490 | $94,300 | 460 |