Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in South Dakota
Paralegals and Legal Assistants in South Dakota earn a median of $58,320 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $58,320
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($62,890)
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 600
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,890; the top 10% earn over $84,090. Nationally the range is $44,740 to $101,500.
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- Intelligence Analysts$77,730 median in South Dakota (broader BLS group)
- Lawyers$102,040 median in South Dakota
Paralegals and Legal Assistants pay in South Dakota
How much do paralegals and legal assistants make in South Dakota?
The median is $58,320 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,890 and the top 10% earn over $84,090. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for paralegals and legal assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 38 of 51 (−7% vs. the national median of $62,890). Living costs are not included.