South Dakota

Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in South Dakota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2024

Mean Annual
$59,790
-10.1% vs national
Hourly Wage
$28.74
 
10th Percentile
$47,020
Entry level
90th Percentile
$84,150
Senior level
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Salary Range

Paralegals and Legal Assistantss in South Dakota earn between $47,020 and $84,150, with a mean of $59,790. The national average for this role is $66,500.

$59,790 mean
10th Percentile$47,02090th Percentile$84,150

How South Dakota Compares

LocationMean Salary
South Dakota$59,790
National Average$66,500
District of Columbia$96,200
Washington$83,930
Massachusetts$78,540
California$76,920
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024. South Dakota. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.