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Labor Market Information Center

What's New

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 February 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.

Revised statewide labor force data released

In coordination with a March 5, 2025 release by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics of 2024 annual average labor force data for the nation and all states (statewide level data), the data is now also available in the virtual labor market data system. Historical data has also been revised (or benchmarked) back to 1990 for both statewide South Dakota and the United States. Revised (or benchmarked) data for the state's sub-state areas will be available April 18. Use our Labor Force Menu page to access the data in the virtual system. Learn more about benchmarking.

Trends in South Dakota's nonfarm industries in 2024

An annual article looks at trends in the state's nonfarm industries in 2024, with annual average data now available to include in the data analysis. Learn more about what 2024 brought to South Dakota industry.