The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in August in the Sioux Falls metropolitan statistical area was 162,800, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
This is a 4.4 percent increase since last August when Sioux Falls reported 156,000 workers on non-farm payrolls.
Statistics were compiled from reports from the civilian labor force and unemployment data, both of which heavily relied on household surveys. The data is not seasonally adjusted.
Employment data is gleaned from an establishment survey that measures non-farm employment, hours and earnings by industry. The data is also based on payroll jobs and such factors as where the establishments are located.
Overall, South Dakota reported 442.7 thousand million people employed on non-farm payrolls in August.
| August 2021 (In thousands) | August 2020 (In thousands) | Percent Change |
|---|---|---|
| 442.7 | 428.9 | 3.2% |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
