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South Dakota Jobs & Relocation

Although widely known for its awe-inspiring natural forests, mountain ranges, and lakes and rivers, South Dakota is also home to bustling urban communities, thriving industries, and booming commercial centers. Those who are considering relocating to South Dakota have their pick of thousands of available jobs in a wide range of trades, from professional to agricultural to educational.

Top Businesses in South Dakota

South Dakota boasts one of the lowest unemployment rates in the nation.

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Among the main business sectors of South Dakota are mining, construction, manufacturing, transportation, utilities, finance, professional and business services, education, health care, leisure and hospitality, and government services. The state’s major employers include John Morrell & Co. (Sioux Falls), Avera McKennan Hospital (Sioux Falls), Citibank (Sioux Falls), Daktronics Inc. (Brookings), Avera St. Luke’s Hospital (Aberdeen), Rapid City Regional Hospital (Rapid City), Sanford Health (Sioux Falls) and Wells Fargo National Bank (Sioux Falls). 

With nearly 32,000 registered farms in 2005, South Dakota has a thriving agricultural industry. Nearly $2 billion of South Dakota’s economy is sourced from farming and agriculture.

Great Places to Live and Work

With an average commute time of just 10-20 minutes, most South Dakotan residents are able to secure employment close to home. As of 2007, the state’s unemployment rate was just 3.1%, much lower than the national average. Four robust technical training schools are available to provide ongoing education for a variety of trade workers, from health care to manufacturing to information technology.

Various cities have ranked prominently in national employment and livability surveys. In 2006, Forbes Magazine rated Sioux Falls as the #1 Best Small Place to Do Business (Rapid City was listed as #6). In 2007, Polina Corporate Real Estate, Inc. named the state as having the Best Corporate Business Climate. In that same year, Morgan Quitno Press voted South Dakota as Most Livable State.

Its low crime rate, abundance of family-friendly activities, affordable housing market, and reasonable standard of living make the state a highly desirable destination for relocating families. A high-quality health care system, robust tourist economy, and abundance of outdoor recreational pursuits round out South Dakota’s offerings. We invite you to explore our site to find out more about how you can enjoy professional and personal success in this thriving state.

Searching for Jobs

South Dakota currently boasts one of the lowest unemployment rates in the nation. There are plenty of opportunities in South Dakota for those looking to move in this direction. To search for South Dakota employment listings go to: http://jobs.southdakota.com.

We also encourage you to check out our business directory to check out the variety of businesses located throughout the state - along with any contact information you may need.