How much does a court make in South Dakota?
$43,850a year
Median yearly pay for courts in South Dakota. That is $21.08 an hour or $3,654 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.08
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,490Median: $43,850Highest 10%: $58,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,490 | $16.58 | |
| 25th | $37,360 | $17.96 | |
| Median | $43,850 | $21.08 | |
| 75th | $47,530 | $22.85 | |
| 90th | $58,260 | $28.01 |
Cities in South Dakota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Sioux City, IA | $47,760 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $47,480 |
| Rapid City, SD | $43,850 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for courts.
| 39. Kansas | $44,740 |
| 40. Tennessee | $44,720 |
| 41. Delaware | $44,600 |
| 42. South Dakota | $43,850 |
| 43. Kentucky | $43,680 |
| 44. South Carolina | $43,460 |
| 45. Georgia | $42,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a court make an hour in South Dakota?
The median hourly pay in South Dakota is $21.08 ($43,850 a year).
Do courts make more in South Dakota than the national average?
No: $43,850 against $48,700 nationally, 10% less.
Where does South Dakota rank for court pay?
South Dakota ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in South Dakota pays courts the most?
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD, with a median of $47,760 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.