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South Dakota e-Labor Bulletin

June 2025


Appetizing industry trend tidbits

Imagine the newly published 2024 Annual Report of industry employment and pay data as a charcuterie board of workforce trends, and let us tempt you with a few appetizing morsels in this month's Labor Bulletin article.

Comprehensive annual industry overview published

Or go straight to the source, the Annual Report of 2024 employment and wage data on South Dakota industries mentioned above.This comprehensive annual report includes information on number of establishments, employment, and pay by industry and employer size class, plus more.

Overview of South Dakota Labor Market

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

Occupational wages updated

The occupational wage data based on 2024 data from the Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey are now available in PDF and Excel format. Additionally, quarterly-updated wage estimates using the U.S. Employer Cost Index have been published in those formats as well. They reflect wage rates through March 2025. For both data sets, see our Occupational Wages menu. Need help deciding which data set fits your needs best? Contact us; we're here to help.

Snapshot of South Dakota's Economy

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

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

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