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Dive into each indicator for South Dakota.
1.9%
Unemployment rate
2024
497,000
Labour force
68.4%
Participation rate
Top 10 in the U.S.
$45,900
Median annual wage
$11.50
Minimum wage
Indexed annually
4.5%
Union membership
Healthcare & social assistance
Largest sector
Sanford Health, Avera Health, Walmart, Citibank, Smithfield
Major employers
Historical data
Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.
Unemployment rate
1990–20241.9%▼ 51%
BLS state series.
Data table
| Unemployment rate | 1.9% | 2024 |
| Labour force | 497,000 | |
| Participation rate | 68.4% | Top 10 in the U.S. |
| Median annual wage | $45,900 | |
| Minimum wage | $11.50 | Indexed annually |
| Union membership | 4.5% | |
| Largest sector | Healthcare & social assistance | |
| Major employers | Sanford Health, Avera Health, Walmart, Citibank, Smithfield |
Compared to the United States
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