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South Dakota Job Market Score

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  • Net hiring is positive (+64 this week — 84 added vs 20 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (9% appear duplicated)
  • Pay is below the national median ($105k vs $138k national)

South Dakota job market overview (May 2026)

The South Dakota job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 310 active job postings tracked here, 47% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

South Dakota job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in South Dakota.

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager53
  • Crew / Cashier46
  • Restaurant Manager / GM42
  • Food Service34
  • Retail Associate17
  • Cook / Kitchen14

Top occupations (SOC)

  • General and Operations Managers38
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers35
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers19
  • Cooks, Restaurant19
  • Retail Salespersons7
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers6

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants203
  • Retail76
  • Manufacturing15
  • Energy11
  • Government / Public Sector6
  • Telecommunications5

Employment mix

  • Unspecified286 · 92%
  • Part-time14 · 5%
  • Full-time7 · 2%
  • Intern2 · 1%
  • Temporary1 · 0%

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