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Labor Market Information Center

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Overview of South Dakota Labor Market

See an overview of the labor market in South Dakota based on the most current data available, statewide labor force and nonfarm worker data for May 2019.

Snapshot of South Dakota's Economy

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

Comprehensive Summary of 2018 Employment Data Available

A comprehensive summary of employment in 2018 from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) program is now available. This annual summary includes data and analysis on employment levels and numbers of establishments by industry group, including narrative analysis. The summary also includes data on employment by employer size, county and metro area data. See the 2018 QCEW Summary.

The Occupational Inverse: Surprises in the Mix of Industries and Occupations

While most occupations have typical industries where occupations are employed, some occupations hold some surprises - industries which seem, at first thought, out of the norm. Take a look at this month's Labor Bulletin article to learn more about some of the surprising types of workplaces.

Release Dates

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