South Dakota Economic Development

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Doing Business in South Dakota

Labor Force

Long-touted for its outstanding labor force, South Dakota continues to provide its companies with an educated, available labor force. The following information supplies current and historical data on South Dakota's labor force, wages, earnings and employee benefits.

SD Labor Overview

December 2007 December 2006
Labor Force
440,100
433,800
Employment
426,800
419,900
Unemployment Rate
3.0%
3.2%

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