Lawyers Salary in South Dakota

Lawyers in South Dakota earn the most in Sioux Falls (average $138,000 a year) and the least in Rapid City ($119,690), across the 2 South Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the lawyers average at $132,270 and the median at $102,040 for 1,360 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $185,840.

Lawyers average salary by city in South Dakota

Sioux Falls$138,000
Rapid City$119,690

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Sioux Falls	$138,000	$112,260	$93,670	$105,589	91
Rapid City	$119,690	$99,430	$81,490	$93,032	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; South Dakota has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Lawyers salary in other states

Lawyers salary by city and state

More about pay in South Dakota

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 23-1011.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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