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South Dakota e-Labor Bulletin

June 2026


Stats scavenger hunt

Up for a challenge? Take our quiz over the recently published Annual Report of data from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages. How many answers can you find?

Overview of South Dakota Labor Market

See an overview of the labor market in South Dakota based on the most current data available, May 2026.

Snapshot of South Dakota's Economy

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

Annual report on South Dakota industry employment and wages published

A comprehensive annual report of data from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) program was published June 16. The report analyzes 2025 employment and pay trends in the state's industries and provides data on number of establishments, employment, and pay by industry, area, and employer size class. Tap into this deep well, rich with South Dakota workforce data, known as the QCEW Annual Report. (Hint: the report also provides the answers to the questions in the quiz mentioned above!)

New occupational wages now available

New occupational wage data (reflecting 2025 data collected from South Dakota employers through the Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey) are now available. Visit our Occupational Wages menu for options, including finding data in our online data system or downloading it in PDF or Excel format. Learn more about this popular data set in the May Labor Bulletin article.

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.

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