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Employment Projections
How are "high demand" occupations defined?
General Topics
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Labor Force & Unemployment Rates
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What's the current unemployment rate for South Dakota?
What's the current unemployment rate in ____________ County?
What does "seasonally adjusted" mean?
Why aren't labor force data available for Native American reservations?
Specific Employers
Who are South Dakota's largest employers?
Can the Labor Market Information Center release names and contact information of employers?
Wages, Earnings & Income
How are "high wage" occupations defined?
How is labor market information used to calculate the maximum weekly unemployment benefit amount?
What are the occupational wages published on this website based on?
What is the SD average wage for the occupation of ____________?
What's the current annual pay in South Dakota?
What are the differences between wage data and average annual pay?
Whom should I contact regarding federal Davis Bacon wages for South Dakota?
Workers by Industry
What does "seasonally adjusted" mean?
Why is data not available specifically for the tourism industry?
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