Average Paralegal Salary in South Dakota

Legal · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Paralegal in South Dakota earns $61,100 per year, which is below the national average of $62,750. This translates to approximately $29.38 per hour, $2,350 biweekly, or $5,092 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in South Dakota is 9% below the national average, meaning your salary goes further here compared to higher-cost states.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$45,800	$22.02
Average (50th)	$61,100	$29.38
Experienced (75th)	$70,300	$33.78
Top Earners (90th)	$79,400	$38.17

Paralegal Salary by City in South Dakota

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Sioux Falls	$66,000	$5,500/mo
Rapid City	$62,300	$5,192/mo
Aberdeen	$59,900	$4,992/mo
Brookings	$58,000	$4,833/mo
Watertown	$56,800	$4,733/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Legal
Typical Education	Associate's degree
Job Growth (2022-2032)	4% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	No state income tax
State Minimum Wage	$11.20/hr
Cost of Living Index	0.91 (-9% vs national avg)

Top Employers in South Dakota

Major employers hiring Paralegals in South Dakota include Sanford Health, Avera Health, Citibank, Raven Industries, and Black Hills Corp. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for legal professionals.

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