This is a 3.5 percent increase since last October when Sioux Falls reported 155,700 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 440.5 thousand million people employed on non-farm payrolls in October.
South Dakota Employees on Non-Farm Payrolls 2021 vs. 2020
| October 2021 (In thousands) | October 2020 (In thousands) | Percent Change |
|---|---|---|
| 440.5 | 432 | 2% |
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