Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in South Dakota
Ranked #32 of 51 · SD
10.7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $62,260 ≈ $30/hr
Median annual salary $58,320
Employment 600
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $48,890P25 $53,730 Median $58,320P75 $67,200P90 $84,090
About 80% of paralegals and legal assistantss in South Dakota earn between $48,890 and $84,090. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean paralegals and legal assistants salary in South Dakota is $62,260, about 10.7% below the U.S. average ($69,700). That works out to roughly $30/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in South Dakota
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $60,150 | $62,470 | 90 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $60,060 | $64,370 | 260 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $57,820 | $62,490 | 100 |
| Rapid City, SD | $56,720 | $58,380 | 150 |