salary$112,260 a year$54 an hour · median pay in the Sioux Falls, SD-MN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$78,770per year
Top pay (top 10%)$288,720per year
Jobs in the area570people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Sioux Falls?
Cheap. Rent of $1,314 a month takes 14.0% of the median lawyer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make in Sioux Falls, SD?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Sioux Falls, SD-MN area is $112,260 a year ($54 an hour). Most earn between $78,770 and $288,720.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Sioux Falls?
Typical rent of $1,314 a month takes 14.0% of the median lawyer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Sioux Falls, SD-MN metro area.