Lawyers Salary in Rapid City, SD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rapid City, SD

Median annual salary $91,460 -39.5% vs national
Median hourly $43.97
10th percentile $67,320
90th percentile $175,940
Employed locally 240
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,320
    25th
    $77,430
    50th (median)
    $91,460
    75th
    $120,720
    90th
    $175,940

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Lawyers salary vs area income 127% Median Lawyers salary is 27% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Lawyers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $301,320
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $215,090
    Midland, MI $209,430
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $205,900
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $203,450
    California $197,790

    Nearby metros — Lawyers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $112,390
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $101,210
    Gadsden, AL $96,590

    Related occupations in Rapid City, SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$51,440
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$49,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Rapid City?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Rapid City, SD is $43.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $100.96 or more per hour.

    Is Rapid City above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Rapid City, SD is 39.5% below the national median of $151,160. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Lawyers in Rapid City?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $67,320 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,430.