Department of Labor and Regulation

Title - Labor Market Information Center

Occupational Employment Projections

South Dakota Occupational Employment Projections
2008 - 2018
SOC* Code Occupational Title 2008 Base Number of Jobs 2018 Projected Number of Jobs Actual Change Percent Change Average Annual Demand for Workers
00-0000 Total, All Occupations 468,635 510,000 41,365 8.8% 15,167
11-1011 Chief Executives 905 890 -15 -1.7% 25
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 3,155 3,135 -20 -0.6% 92
11-1031 Legislators 1,855 1,865 10 0.5% 54
11-2021 Marketing Managers 60 65 5 8.3% 2
11-2022 Sales Managers 270 325 55 20.4% 11
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 280 300 20 7.1% 8
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 205 225 20 9.8% 5
11-3031 Financial Managers 855 890 35 4.1% 19
11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 55 55 0 0.0% 1
11-3042 Training and Development Managers 25 20 -5 -20.0% 1
11-3049 Human Resources Managers, All Other 230 240 10 4.3% 6
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 290 315 25 8.6% 12
11-3061 Purchasing Managers 60 70 10 16.7% 3
11-3071 Transportation, Storage and Distribution Managers 110 100 -10 -9.1% 3
11-9012 Farmers and Ranchers 23,300 23,565 265 1.1% 170
11-9021 Construction Managers 800 845 45 5.6% 11
11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 125 145 20 16.0% 6
11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 675 705 30 4.4% 23
11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 205 210 5 2.4% 7
11-9041 Engineering Managers 135 145 10 7.4% 4
11-9051 Food Service Managers 900 955 55 6.1% 23
11-9061 Funeral Directors 145 170 25 17.2% 6
11-9071 Gaming Managers 35 45 10 28.6% 2
11-9081 Lodging Managers 430 440 10 2.3% 10
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 615 680 65 10.6% 19
11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 85 90 5 5.9% 3
11-9131 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 305 260 -45 -14.8% 6
11-9141 Property, Real Estate and Community Association Managers 1,005 1,085 80 8.0% 25
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 265 300 35 13.2% 9
11-1011 Chief Executives 905 890 -15 -1.7% 25
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 3,155 3,135 -20 -0.6% 92
11-1031 Legislators 1,855 1,865 10 0.5% 54
13-1021 Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 385 370 -15 -3.9% 9
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, except Farm Products 170 170 0 0.0% 4
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, except Wholesale, Retail and Farm Products 670 800 130 19.4% 31
13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners and Investigators 635 700 65 10.2% 22
13-1041 Compliance Officers, except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety and Transportation 940 1,125 185 19.7% 28
13-1051 Cost Estimators 585 750 165 28.2% 29
13-1061 Emergency Management Specialists 100 115 15 15.0% 4
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment and Placement Specialists 600 725 125 20.8% 29
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits and Job Analysis Specialists 490 575 85 17.3% 22
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 480 575 95 19.8% 22
13-1081 Logisticians 70 75 5 7.1% 3
13-1111 Management Analysts 1,990 2,185 195 9.8% 54
13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 210 230 20 9.5% 7
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 4,155 4,910 755 18.2% 146
13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 330 350 20 6.1% 8
13-2031 Budget Analysts 125 130 5 4.0% 3
13-2041 Credit Analysts 435 475 40 9.2% 12
13-2051 Financial Analysts 570 635 65 11.4% 17
13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 215 275 60 27.9% 8
13-2053 Insurance Underwriters 225 250 25 11.1% 9
13-2061 Financial Examiners 95 120 25 26.3% 5
13-2072 Loan Officers 1,540 1,620 80 5.2% 25
13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors and Revenue Agents 205 205 0 0.0% 7
13-2082 Tax Preparers 180 180 0 0.0% 3
15-1021 Computer Programmers 545 470 -75 -13.8% 10
15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 675 870 195 28.9% 26
15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 410 505 95 23.2% 13
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 1,890 2,020 130 6.9% 65
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 655 695 40 6.1% 18
15-1061 Database Administrators 100 110 10 10.0% 3
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 1,280 1,450 170 13.3% 38
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 800 1,090 290 36.3% 43
15-2031 Operations Research Analysts 140 155 15 10.7% 5
17-1011 Architects, except Landscape and Naval 100 120 20 20.0% 4
17-1012 Landscape Architects 105 120 15 14.3% 4
17-1021 Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 30 35 5 16.7% 1
17-1022 Surveyors 130 150 20 15.4% 5
17-2021 Agricultural Engineers 95 100 5 5.3% 3
17-2051 Civil Engineers 730 865 135 18.5% 25
17-2061 Computer Hardware Engineers 50 55 5 10.0% 1
17-2071 Electrical Engineers 200 230 30 15.0% 8
17-2072 Electronics Engineers, except Computer 200 240 40 20.0% 9
17-2081 Environmental Engineers 165 190 25 15.2% 5
17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 40 40 0 0.0% 1
17-2112 Industrial Engineers 295 370 75 25.4% 16
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 310 370 60 19.4% 14
17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 250 280 30 12.0% 8
17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 30 30 0 0.0% 1
17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 150 175 25 16.7% 5
17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 480 570 90 18.8% 18
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 215 240 25 11.6% 7
17-3025 Environmental Engineering Technicians 20 25 5 25.0% 1
17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 130 165 35 26.9% 7
17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 85 105 20 23.5% 4
17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 160 195 35 21.9% 7
19-1011 Animal Scientists 145 155 10 6.9% 6
19-1012 Food Scientists and Technologists 50 60 10 20.0% 3
19-1013 Soil and Plant Scientists 455 510 55 12.1% 22
19-1022 Microbiologists 75 90 15 20.0% 4
19-1023 Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 125 120 -5 -4.0% 4
19-1031 Conservation Scientists 375 370 -5 -1.3% 4
19-1032 Foresters 95 95 0 0.0% 1
19-1042 Medical Scientists, except Epidemiologists 210 300 90 42.9% 13
19-2031 Chemists 120 125 5 4.2% 5
19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, including Health 345 410 65 18.8% 17
19-2042 Geoscientists, except Hydrologists and Geographers 45 55 10 22.2% 2
19-2043 Hydrologists 40 35 -5 -12.5% 1
19-3011 Economists 35 35 0 0.0% 1
19-3021 Market Research Analysts 200 245 45 22.5% 10
19-3031 Clinical, Counseling and School Psychologists 200 220 20 10.0% 8
19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners 130 145 15 11.5% 5
19-3091 Anthropologists and Archeologists 45 50 5 11.1% 3
19-4011 Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 355 390 35 9.9% 16
19-4021 Biological Technicians 415 450 35 8.4% 19
19-4031 Chemical Technicians 115 115 0 0.0% 2
19-4061 Social Science Research Assistants 35 40 5 14.3% 3
19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, including Health 75 85 10 13.3% 4
19-4093 Forest and Conservation Technicians 535 515 -20 -3.7% 23
21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 515 635 120 23.3% 22
21-1012 Educational, Vocational and School Counselors 645 695 50 7.8% 18
21-1013 Marriage and Family Therapists 125 150 25 20.0% 6
21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 260 345 85 32.7% 13
21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 350 415 65 18.6% 14
21-1021 Child, Family and School Social Workers 1,335 1,495 160 12.0% 50
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 475 545 70 14.7% 19
21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 315 375 60 19.0% 14
21-1091 Health Educators 150 175 25 16.7% 6
21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 435 470 35 8.0% 13
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 865 1,075 210 24.3% 39
21-2011 Clergy 1,770 2,000 230 13.0% 58
21-2021 Directors, Religious Activities and Education 525 595 70 13.3% 18
23-1011 Lawyers 1,525 1,540 15 1.0% 30
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 480 530 50 10.4% 10
23-2091 Court Reporters 90 85 -5 -5.6% 1
23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors and Searchers 325 315 -10 -3.1% 5
25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 240 260 20 8.3% 6
25-1021 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary 150 165 15 10.0% 4
25-1022 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 125 140 15 12.0% 3
25-1042 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary 175 190 15 8.6% 4
25-1043 Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary 30 35 5 16.7% 1
25-1052 Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary 75 80 5 6.7% 2
25-1054 Physics Teachers, Postsecondary 35 40 5 14.3% 1
25-1062 Area, Ethnic and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 20 20 0 0.0% 0
25-1063 Economics Teachers, Postsecondary 40 40 0 0.0% 1
25-1065 Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary 50 55 5 10.0% 1
25-1066 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary 75 80 5 6.7% 2
25-1067 Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary 55 60 5 9.1% 2
25-1071 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 140 150 10 7.1% 3
25-1072 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 185 200 15 8.1% 5
25-1081 Education Teachers, Postsecondary 185 200 15 8.1% 5
25-1113 Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary 65 70 5 7.7% 1
25-1121 Art, Drama and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 195 215 20 10.3% 5
25-1122 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary 80 85 5 6.3% 2
25-1123 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 175 190 15 8.6% 5
25-1124 Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 40 45 5 12.5% 1
25-1125 History Teachers, Postsecondary 60 65 5 8.3% 2
25-1126 Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary 30 35 5 16.7% 1
25-1193 Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 165 175 10 6.1% 4
25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 315 355 40 12.7% 10
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, except Special Education 885 1,065 180 20.3% 36
25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, except Special Education 475 500 25 5.3% 12
25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, except Special Education 4,695 4,930 235 5.0% 131
25-2022 Middle School Teachers, except Special and Vocational Education 1,880 1,975 95 5.1% 53
25-2023 Vocational Education Teachers, Middle School 30 35 5 16.7% 1
25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, except Special and Vocational Education 3,675 3,835 160 4.4% 123
25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 375 405 30 8.0% 14
25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten and Elementary School 685 730 45 6.6% 23
25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 275 290 15 5.5% 9
25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 495 525 30 6.1% 16
25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education and GED® Teachers and Instructors 475 540 65 13.7% 14
25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 420 485 65 15.5% 13
25-4012 Curators 70 75 5 7.1% 3
25-4013 Museum Technicians and Conservators 60 70 10 16.7% 3
25-4021 Librarians 530 550 20 3.8% 16
25-4031 Library Technicians 655 690 35 5.3% 32
25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 255 275 20 7.8% 8
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 5,355 5,620 265 4.9% 140
27-1011 Art Directors 30 35 5 16.7% 2
27-1013 Fine Artists, including Painters, Sculptors and Illustrators 125 125 0 0.0% 3
27-1014 Multi-Media Artists and Animators 145 160 15 10.3% 4
27-1021 Commercial and Industrial Designers 135 145 10 7.4% 5
27-1023 Floral Designers 350 335 -15 -4.3% 11
27-1024 Graphic Designers 550 620 70 12.7% 24
27-1025 Interior Designers 120 135 15 12.5% 6
27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 390 425 35 9.0% 16
27-2012 Producers and Directors 105 115 10 9.5% 4
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 850 940 90 10.6% 25
27-2032 Choreographers 75 80 5 6.7% 4
27-3011 Radio and Television Announcers 370 320 -50 -13.5% 10
27-3021 Broadcast News Analysts 40 40 0 0.0% 1
27-3022 Reporters and Correspondents 305 255 -50 -16.4% 8
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 975 1,150 175 17.9% 41
27-3041 Editors 190 175 -15 -7.9% 5
27-3042 Technical Writers 85 110 25 29.4% 3
27-3043 Writers and Authors 95 105 10 10.5% 3
27-3091 Interpreters and Translators 70 85 15 21.4% 3
27-4011 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 75 90 15 20.0% 3
27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 110 105 -5 -4.5% 3
27-4014 Sound Engineering Technicians 25 30 5 20.0% 1
27-4021 Photographers 310 315 5 1.6% 7
27-4031 Camera Operators, Television, Video and Motion Picture 75 75 0 0.0% 2
27-4032 Film and Video Editors 25 25 0 0.0% 1
29-1011 Chiropractors 325 345 20 6.2% 8
29-1021 Dentists, General 275 290 15 5.5% 9
29-1023 Orthodontists 35 40 5 14.3% 1
29-1029 Dentists, All Other Specialists 30 25 -5 -16.7% 1
29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 160 165 5 3.1% 5
29-1041 Optometrists 225 235 10 4.4% 9
29-1051 Pharmacists 1,100 1,315 215 19.5% 45
29-1061 Anesthesiologists 145 160 15 10.3% 5
29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 420 475 55 13.1% 13
29-1063 Internists, General 180 210 30 16.7% 6
29-1064 Obstetricians and Gynecologists 95 105 10 10.5% 3
29-1065 Pediatricians, General 60 70 10 16.7% 2
29-1066 Psychiatrists 55 55 0 0.0% 1
29-1067 Surgeons 305 360 55 18.0% 11
29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other 260 275 15 5.8% 7
29-1071 Physician Assistants 435 555 120 27.6% 20
29-1111 Registered Nurses 10,490 12,650 2,160 20.6% 399
29-1121 Audiologists 60 65 5 8.3% 2
29-1122 Occupational Therapists 275 315 40 14.5% 9
29-1123 Physical Therapists 630 740 110 17.5% 19
29-1124 Radiation Therapists 25 30 5 20.0% 2
29-1125 Recreational Therapists 60 65 5 8.3% 2
29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 270 335 65 24.1% 11
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 270 295 25 9.3% 8
29-1131 Veterinarians 360 405 45 12.5% 11
29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 870 935 65 7.5% 23
29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 395 410 15 3.8% 10
29-2021 Dental Hygienists 450 555 105 23.3% 20
29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 180 230 50 27.8% 8
29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 130 150 20 15.4% 4
29-2033 Nuclear Medicine Technologists 115 125 10 8.7% 3
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 995 1,130 135 13.6% 28
29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 815 940 125 15.3% 29
29-2051 Dietetic Technicians 30 30 0 0.0% 1
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 1,150 1,515 365 31.7% 65
29-2053 Psychiatric Technicians 155 165 10 6.5% 5
29-2055 Surgical Technologists 380 465 85 22.4% 19
29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 280 350 70 25.0% 14
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 2,075 2,355 280 13.5% 93
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 1,080 1,235 155 14.4% 38
29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 390 400 10 2.6% 9
29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 155 160 5 3.2% 5
29-9091 Athletic Trainers 105 125 20 19.0% 6
31-1011 Home Health Aides 1,110 1,370 260 23.4% 37
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies and Attendants 6,365 7,175 810 12.7% 144
31-1013 Psychiatric Aides 510 540 30 5.9% 8
31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 250 305 55 22.0% 10
31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 115 135 20 17.4% 4
31-9011 Massage Therapists 155 165 10 6.5% 3
31-9091 Dental Assistants 825 1,005 180 21.8% 34
31-9092 Medical Assistants 865 1,070 205 23.7% 31
31-9093 Medical Equipment Preparers 120 130 10 8.3% 2
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 800 890 90 11.3% 18
31-9095 Pharmacy Aides 20 15 -5 -25.0% 0
31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 190 215 25 13.2% 5
33-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Correctional Officers 50 50 0 0.0% 2
33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 230 245 15 6.5% 12
33-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers 95 100 5 5.3% 6
33-2011 Fire Fighters 445 525 80 18.0% 22
33-3011 Bailiffs 100 100 0 0.0% 2
33-3012 Correctional Officers and Jailers 1,275 1,315 40 3.1% 32
33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 250 270 20 8.0% 7
33-3031 Fish and Game Wardens 100 100 0 0.0% 2
33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 1,640 1,760 120 7.3% 54
33-9021 Private Detectives and Investigators 100 150 50 50.0% 7
33-9031 Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gaming Investigators 125 140 15 12.0% 4
33-9032 Security Guards 1,175 1,405 230 19.6% 47
33-9091 Crossing Guards 50 55 5 10.0% 2
33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 365 395 30 8.2% 28
35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 125 120 -5 -4.0% 1
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 2,115 2,300 185 8.7% 39
35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 2,210 2,425 215 9.7% 79
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 2,435 2,760 325 13.3% 95
35-2013 Cooks, Private Household 75 70 -5 -6.7% 2
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 1,925 2,185 260 13.5% 75
35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 995 1,030 35 3.5% 29
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 4,370 4,680 310 7.1% 187
35-3011 Bartenders 2,640 2,975 335 12.7% 128
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, including Fast Food 7,045 8,320 1,275 18.1% 276
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession and Coffee Shop 2,910 3,125 215 7.4% 236
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 7,915 8,790 875 11.1% 524
35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 160 180 20 12.5% 5
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 2,065 2,270 205 9.9% 111
35-9021 Dishwashers 1,815 2,080 265 14.6% 102
35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge and Coffee Shop 820 920 100 12.2% 67
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 735 775 40 5.4% 12
37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service and Groundskeeping Workers 250 290 40 16.0% 7
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 9,425 9,905 480 5.1% 226
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 5,635 5,895 260 4.6% 127
37-2021 Pest Control Workers 115 135 20 17.4% 6
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 2,190 2,550 360 16.4% 62
37-3012 Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers and Applicators, Vegetation 715 775 60 8.4% 15
39-1011 Gaming Supervisors 100 120 20 20.0% 4
39-1012 Slot Key Persons 40 40 0 0.0% 1
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 475 540 65 13.7% 19
39-2011 Animal Trainers 20 25 5 25.0% 0
39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 545 645 100 18.3% 22
39-3011 Gaming Dealers 430 545 115 26.7% 29
39-3012 Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners 160 175 15 9.4% 9
39-3031 Ushers, Lobby Attendants and Ticket Takers 310 350 40 12.9% 24
39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 1,075 1,160 85 7.9% 65
39-3093 Locker Room, Coatroom and Dressing Room Attendants 210 235 25 11.9% 14
39-5011 Barbers 130 130 0 0.0% 2
39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists and Cosmetologists 1,730 1,750 20 1.2% 27
39-6011 Baggage Porters and Bellhops 105 125 20 19.0% 5
39-6021 Tour Guides and Escorts 330 355 25 7.6% 17
39-9011 Child Care Workers 6,240 6,505 265 4.2% 210
39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 1,635 2,150 515 31.5% 72
39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 750 920 170 22.7% 31
39-9032 Recreation Workers 725 840 115 15.9% 25
39-9041 Residential Advisors 2,030 2,330 300 14.8% 102
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 4,000 4,145 145 3.6% 101
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 1,010 1,075 65 6.4% 27
41-2011 Cashiers 11,535 12,340 805 7.0% 598
41-2012 Gaming Change Persons and Booth Cashiers 370 335 -35 -9.5% 17
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 1,315 1,400 85 6.5% 44
41-2022 Parts Salespersons 1,580 1,730 150 9.5% 71
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 14,845 16,430 1,585 10.7% 572
41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 565 600 35 6.2% 15
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 2,740 3,005 265 9.7% 91
41-3031 Securities, Commodities and Financial Services Sales Agents 770 790 20 2.6% 26
41-3041 Travel Agents 140 100 -40 -28.6% 1
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 1,810 2,080 270 14.9% 69
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, except Technical and Scientific Products 4,135 4,620 485 11.7% 145
41-9011 Demonstrators and Product Promoters 175 170 -5 -2.9% 5
41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 460 570 110 23.9% 19
41-9031 Sales Engineers 100 120 20 20.0% 6
41-9041 Telemarketers 780 830 50 6.4% 25
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 2,700 2,865 165 6.1% 78
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, including Answering Service 70 60 -10 -14.3% 1
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 4,065 3,730 -335 -8.2% 77
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 1,570 1,760 190 12.1% 45
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting and Auditing Clerks 9,855 10,825 970 9.8% 215
43-3041 Gaming Cage Workers 350 320 -30 -8.6% 7
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 530 485 -45 -8.5% 13
43-3061 Procurement Clerks 265 275 10 3.8% 9
43-3071 Tellers 2,345 2,350 5 0.2% 97
43-4011 Brokerage Clerks 115 120 5 4.3% 4
43-4021 Correspondence Clerks 290 250 -40 -13.8% 8
43-4031 Court, Municipal and License Clerks 840 880 40 4.8% 28
43-4041 Credit Authorizers, Checkers and Clerks 645 550 -95 -14.7% 18
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 9,240 11,015 1,775 19.2% 469
43-4061 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 540 540 0 0.0% 13
43-4071 File Clerks 275 205 -70 -25.5% 7
43-4081 Hotel, Motel and Resort Desk Clerks 2,020 2,525 505 25.0% 119
43-4111 Interviewers, except Eligibility and Loan 580 745 165 28.4% 30
43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 275 285 10 3.6% 12
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 2,340 2,265 -75 -3.2% 58
43-4151 Order Clerks 425 325 -100 -23.5% 12
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, except Payroll and Timekeeping 400 370 -30 -7.5% 11
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 5,160 5,685 525 10.2% 191
43-4181 Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks 300 305 5 1.7% 8
43-5011 Cargo and Freight Agents 320 390 70 21.9% 14
43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 165 155 -10 -6.1% 4
43-5031 Police, Fire and Ambulance Dispatchers 325 380 55 16.9% 13
43-5032 Dispatchers, except Police, Fire and Ambulance 415 405 -10 -2.4% 9
43-5041 Meter Readers, Utilities 115 95 -20 -17.4% 3
43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 175 145 -30 -17.1% 4
43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 985 985 0 0.0% 31
43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors and Processing Machine Operators 570 400 -170 -29.8% 5
43-5061 Production, Planning and Expediting Clerks 605 650 45 7.4% 20
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving and Traffic Clerks 880 900 20 2.3% 24
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 5,125 5,385 260 5.1% 144
43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers and Samplers, Recordkeeping 170 135 -35 -20.6% 6
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 3,090 3,375 285 9.2% 71
43-6012 Legal Secretaries 585 600 15 2.6% 10
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 270 325 55 20.4% 9
43-6014 Secretaries, except Legal, Medical and Executive 6,415 6,525 110 1.7% 97
43-9011 Computer Operators 80 60 -20 -25.0% 1
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 185 160 -25 -13.5% 4
43-9031 Desktop Publishers 175 140 -35 -20.0% 3
43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 1,300 1,390 90 6.9% 26
43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, except Postal Service 385 395 10 2.6% 8
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 4,605 5,055 450 9.8% 108
43-9071 Office Machine Operators, except Computer 145 150 5 3.4% 6
43-9081 Proofreaders and Copy Markers 35 35 0 0.0% 1
43-9111 Statistical Assistants 20 20 0 0.0% 0
45-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing and Forestry Workers 515 560 45 8.7% 18
45-2041 Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products 490 465 -25 -5.1% 10
45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery and Greenhouse 2,235 2,225 -10 -0.4% 60
45-2093 Farmworkers, Farm and Ranch Animals 4,000 3,950 -50 -1.3% 108
45-4011 Forest and Conservation Workers 530 555 25 4.7% 17
45-4022 Logging Equipment Operators 110 95 -15 -13.6% 3
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 1,850 2,055 205 11.1% 56
47-2011 Boilermakers 125 160 35 28.0% 6
47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons 315 355 40 12.7% 12
47-2031 Carpenters 5,355 6,045 690 12.9% 136
47-2041 Carpet Installers 90 90 0 0.0% 2
47-2044 Tile and Marble Setters 70 75 5 7.1% 2
47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 1,300 1,515 215 16.5% 55
47-2061 Construction Laborers 2,730 3,320 590 21.6% 77
47-2071 Paving, Surfacing and Tamping Equipment Operators 230 250 20 8.7% 6
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 2,040 2,215 175 8.6% 53
47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 400 470 70 17.5% 11
47-2082 Tapers 75 80 5 6.7% 2
47-2111 Electricians 1,820 1,890 70 3.8% 51
47-2121 Glaziers 295 340 45 15.3% 16
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 1,030 1,075 45 4.4% 23
47-2151 Pipelayers 340 400 60 17.6% 13
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters and Steamfitters 1,310 1,390 80 6.1% 34
47-2161 Plasterers and Stucco Masons 40 45 5 12.5% 2
47-2171 Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers 120 140 20 16.7% 4
47-2181 Roofers 290 305 15 5.2% 7
47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 505 525 20 4.0% 14
47-2221 Structural Iron and Steel Workers 245 285 40 16.3% 8
47-3011 Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons and Tile and Marble Setters 190 225 35 18.4% 7
47-3012 Helpers--Carpenters 430 560 130 30.2% 22
47-3013 Helpers--Electricians 375 425 50 13.3% 13
47-3014 Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers and Stucco Masons 40 40 0 0.0% 1
47-3015 Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters and Steamfitters 290 330 40 13.8% 10
47-3016 Helpers--Roofers 60 55 -5 -8.3% 1
47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 185 195 10 5.4% 5
47-4041 Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 45 45 0 0.0% 1
47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers 1,380 1,450 70 5.1% 44
47-4071 Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 185 215 30 16.2% 8
47-5021 Earth Drillers, except Oil and Gas 150 150 0 0.0% 3
47-5031 Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts and Blasters 25 20 -5 -20.0% 1
47-5081 Helpers--Extraction Workers 40 35 -5 -12.5% 1
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers and Repairers 1,050 1,135 85 8.1% 37
49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller and Office Machine Repairers 425 415 -10 -2.4% 7
49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, except Line Installers 525 605 80 15.2% 17
49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 255 280 25 9.8% 6
49-2095 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation and Relay 65 90 25 38.5% 4
49-2096 Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles 75 75 0 0.0% 1
49-2097 Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers 185 210 25 13.5% 6
49-3011 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 150 155 5 3.3% 4
49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 820 835 15 1.8% 22
49-3022 Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers 95 100 5 5.3% 3
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 2,600 2,810 210 8.1% 71
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 1,090 1,190 100 9.2% 35
49-3041 Farm Equipment Mechanics 1,110 1,165 55 5.0% 26
49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, except Engines 580 635 55 9.5% 17
49-3052 Motorcycle Mechanics 100 110 10 10.0% 3
49-3053 Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics 95 105 10 10.5% 3
49-3091 Bicycle Repairers 50 65 15 30.0% 3
49-3092 Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians 135 165 30 22.2% 6
49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 360 375 15 4.2% 10
49-9012 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, except Mechanical Door 195 200 5 2.6% 4
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 860 1,040 180 20.9% 32
49-9031 Home Appliance Repairers 115 120 5 4.3% 2
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 805 960 155 19.3% 27
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 2,540 2,860 320 12.6% 71
49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 65 80 15 23.1% 2
49-9044 Millwrights 105 110 5 4.8% 3
49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 795 855 60 7.5% 34
49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 530 610 80 15.1% 16
49-9062 Medical Equipment Repairers 175 240 65 37.1% 11
49-9063 Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners 50 50 0 0.0% 1
49-9091 Coin, Vending and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers 405 450 45 11.1% 18
49-9095 Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers 90 80 -10 -11.1% 1
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance and Repair Workers 50 55 5 10.0% 2
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 1,425 1,575 150 10.5% 34
51-2021 Coil Winders, Tapers and Finishers 125 120 -5 -4.0% 2
51-2022 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers 1,450 1,625 175 12.1% 40
51-2031 Engine and Other Machine Assemblers 580 670 90 15.5% 21
51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 245 290 45 18.4% 10
51-2092 Team Assemblers 3,455 4,190 735 21.3% 152
51-3011 Bakers 470 450 -20 -4.3% 12
51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 700 710 10 1.4% 24
51-3023 Slaughterers and Meat Packers 520 540 20 3.8% 19
51-3092 Food Batchmakers 200 200 0 0.0% 5
51-3093 Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders 170 170 0 0.0% 5
51-4011 Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic 320 405 85 26.6% 14
51-4012 Numerical Tool and Process Control Programmers 35 45 10 28.6% 2
51-4021 Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 235 270 35 14.9% 8
51-4022 Forging Machine Setters, Operators and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 75 75 0 0.0% 2
51-4023 Rolling Machine Setters, Operators and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 95 95 0 0.0% 2
51-4031 Cutting, Punching and Press Machine Setters, Operators and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 700 755 55 7.9% 19
51-4032 Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 210 200 -10 -4.8% 2
51-4033 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 250 260 10 4.0% 5
51-4034 Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 175 170 -5 -2.9% 3
51-4035 Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 65 70 5 7.7% 2
51-4041 Machinists 735 880 145 19.7% 24
51-4072 Molding, Coremaking and Casting Machine Setters, Operators and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 285 315 30 10.5% 9
51-4111 Tool and Die Makers 210 240 30 14.3% 4
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers and Brazers 2,200 2,615 415 18.9% 109
51-4122 Welding, Soldering and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators and Tenders 320 360 40 12.5% 14
51-4194 Tool Grinders, Filers and Sharpeners 105 120 15 14.3% 4
51-5011 Bindery Workers 135 140 5 3.7% 3
51-5022 Prepress Technicians and Workers 220 220 0 0.0% 3
51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 610 695 85 13.9% 21
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 1,050 985 -65 -6.2% 18
51-6021 Pressers, Textile, Garment and Related Materials 135 95 -40 -29.6% 1
51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 440 375 -65 -14.8% 2
51-6041 Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers 65 60 -5 -7.7% 1
51-6051 Sewers, Hand 110 105 -5 -4.5% 1
51-6093 Upholsterers 220 220 0 0.0% 1
51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 590 690 100 16.9% 23
51-7032 Patternmakers, Wood 20 20 0 0.0% 1
51-7041 Sawing Machine Setters, Operators and Tenders, Wood 305 360 55 18.0% 11
51-7042 Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators and Tenders, except Sawing 470 585 115 24.5% 21
51-8012 Power Distributors and Dispatchers 40 40 0 0.0% 1
51-8021 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 135 135 0 0.0% 2
51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 720 845 125 17.4% 28
51-8091 Chemical Plant and System Operators 25 25 0 0.0% 1
51-8093 Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators and Gaugers 40 40 0 0.0% 1
51-9011 Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders 195 180 -15 -7.7% 2
51-9012 Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating and Still Machine Setters, Operators and Tenders 135 155 20 14.8% 3
51-9021 Crushing, Grinding and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators and Tenders 135 130 -5 -3.7% 2
51-9022 Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand 205 260 55 26.8% 10
51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators and Tenders 285 375 90 31.6% 14
51-9032 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators and Tenders 565 640 75 13.3% 19
51-9041 Extruding, Forming, Pressing and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators and Tenders 475 595 120 25.3% 22
51-9051 Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier and Kettle Operators and Tenders 45 45 0 0.0% 0
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers and Weighers 600 645 45 7.5% 15
51-9071 Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers 165 185 20 12.1% 5
51-9081 Dental Laboratory Technicians 130 130 0 0.0% 3
51-9083 Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 80 80 0 0.0% 2
51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 850 925 75 8.8% 21
51-9121 Coating, Painting and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators and Tenders 840 1,055 215 25.6% 43
51-9122 Painters, Transportation Equipment 90 95 5 5.6% 2
51-9123 Painting, Coating and Decorating Workers 90 100 10 11.1% 3
51-9131 Photographic Process Workers 80 85 5 6.3% 2
51-9132 Photographic Processing Machine Operators 230 195 -35 -15.2% 6
51-9191 Cementing and Gluing Machine Operators and Tenders 95 110 15 15.8% 4
51-9192 Cleaning, Washing and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders 85 95 10 11.8% 3
51-9194 Etchers and Engravers 95 105 10 10.5% 2
51-9195 Molders, Shapers and Casters, except Metal and Plastic 80 95 15 18.8% 5
51-9196 Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators and Tenders 165 190 25 15.2% 5
51-9197 Tire Builders 20 20 0 0.0% 1
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers 150 165 15 10.0% 5
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 580 560 -20 -3.4% 10
53-2012 Commercial Pilots 190 235 45 23.7% 12
53-2021 Air Traffic Controllers 45 45 0 0.0% 2
53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity 355 460 105 29.6% 17
53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 1,465 1,550 85 5.8% 34
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 1,540 1,625 85 5.5% 37
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 8,280 9,050 770 9.3% 225
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 2,510 2,695 185 7.4% 63
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 525 635 110 21.0% 20
53-4011 Locomotive Engineers 185 205 20 10.8% 8
53-4031 Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters 130 145 15 11.5% 6
53-5021 Captains, Mates and Pilots of Water Vessels 30 25 -5 -16.7% 1
53-6031 Service Station Attendants 550 580 30 5.5% 26
53-6051 Transportation Inspectors 115 120 5 4.3% 4
53-7011 Conveyor Operators and Tenders 595 560 -35 -5.9% 17
53-7021 Crane and Tower Operators 75 75 0 0.0% 2
53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 385 365 -20 -5.2% 11
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 1,135 1,270 135 11.9% 47
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 1,195 1,250 55 4.6% 49
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock and Material Movers, Hand 7,255 7,475 220 3.0% 256
53-7063 Machine Feeders and Offbearers 625 600 -25 -4.0% 7
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 2,765 2,635 -130 -4.7% 46
53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 505 575 70 13.9% 22
*SOC - Standard Occupational Classification, 2000
Click here for descriptions of SOC occupations by code (2000 version).
Notes: Data is preliminary and subject to revision.
  Data for occupations with less than 20 jobs in 2008 not included.
Numer of jobs data for 2008 and 2008 rounded to nearest five.
Data presented for occupations will not sum to totals due to non-publishable data for additional occupations included in totals. Demand data is the summation of job openings estimated due to projected employment growth and job openings projected to be created due to replacement need of current workers. Replacement need is estimated by multiplying occupational employment estimates by national replacement rates supplied by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). These rates estimate the number of job openings, by occupation, which will be attributed to a worker permanently leaving an occupation (e.g. retirement, death, exits the workforce, etc. ). Average annual demand data are calculated by dividing by ten, the number of years in the projection period. Click here for more information.
Source: Labor Market Information Center, SD Department of Labor, December 2010.

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