Lawyers Salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux Falls, SD-MN

Median annual salary $101,210 -33% vs national
Median hourly $48.66
10th percentile $80,280
90th percentile $206,740
Employed locally 420
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,280
    25th
    $91,270
    50th (median)
    $101,210
    75th
    $150,970
    90th
    $206,740

    Sioux Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,418 2023 • Census ACS
    Lawyers salary vs area income 124% Median Lawyers salary is 24% 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
    Gadsden, AL $96,590
    Rapid City, SD $91,460

    Related occupations in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $55,240
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $50,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Sioux Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is $48.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $138.81 or more per hour.

    Is Sioux Falls above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is 33% 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 Sioux Falls?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $80,280 per year in Sioux Falls, SD-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $91,270.