Lawyers Salary in South Dakota
Lawyers in South Dakota earn a median of $102,040 a year, −36% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $102,040
- vs. U.S. median
- −36% ($159,670)
- Rank among states
- 47 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,360
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $76,920; the top 10% earn over $234,690. Nationally the range is $78,360 to $351,600.
States ranked near South Dakota
Similar jobs in South Dakota
- Labor Relations Specialists$57,900 median in South Dakota
- Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers$72,630 median in South Dakota (broader BLS group)
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$64,630 median in South Dakota
- Compliance Managers$119,470 median in South Dakota (broader BLS group)
- Management Analysts$83,620 median in South Dakota
Lawyers pay in South Dakota
How much do lawyers make in South Dakota?
The median is $102,040 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $76,920 and the top 10% earn over $234,690. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for lawyers?
On pay alone it ranks 47 of 51 (−36% vs. the national median of $159,670). Living costs are not included.