South Dakota e-Labor Bulletin

January 2026

Federal Government as a South Dakota employer

Read this month's Labor Bulletin article for a look at the Federal Government as an important South Dakota employer.

Overview of South Dakota Labor Market

See an overview of the labor market in South Dakota based on the most current data available, November 2025.

Snapshot of South Dakota's Economy

Get a quick synopsis, or snapshot, of the most current data available for numerous closely watched economic indicators.

Occupational wage data updated

After a delay related to the federal government shutdown, occupational wage data have been updated through September 2025 using the Employer Cost Index. See our Occupational Wage menu for options to download the data in Excel or PDF format for not only statewide South Dakota, but the metro areas of Rapid City, Sioux City, and Sioux Falls as well as the sub-state areas of East and West South Dakota.

Latest Workforce Data Available

View tables of the most recent labor market data available, including labor force and unemployment rates, nonfarm worker levels and more.

South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Services

The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation provides services for businesses to help them maintain a skilled workforce and handle various labor issues and services for individuals to help them identify opportunities and prepare for and maintain productive employment. DLR has professional staff in 16 job service offices throughout the state ready to serve your needs. Find the nearest Job Service office.

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Release Dates

Find out when the next data release from LMIC will be.

Marcia Hultman

Cabinet Secretary