South Dakota

Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in South Dakota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$62,260
-10.7% vs national
Hourly Wage
$29.94
 
10th Percentile
$48,890
Entry level
90th Percentile
$84,090
Senior level
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Salary Range

Paralegals and Legal Assistants in South Dakota earn between $48,890 and $84,090, with a mean of $62,260. The national average for this role is $69,697.

$62,260 mean
10th Percentile$48,89090th Percentile$84,090

How South Dakota Compares

LocationMean Salary
South Dakota$62,260
National Average$69,697
District of Columbia$95,400
Washington$83,740
California$81,320
Massachusetts$81,160
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. South Dakota. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.