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Thursday, September 11, 2025

Total non-farm payroll employees in South Dakota increases by 2.8% in May 2021

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South Dakota reported the number of employees on non-farm payrolls for the month of May 2021 was 68,800, according to a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report.

This is a 2.8 percent increase over the previous month when South Dakota reported 66,900 workers on non-farm payrolls in April.

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.

Employees on Non-Farm Payrolls in South Dakota (May vs. April 2021)
Metropolitan Statistical AreaMay 2021 (In thousands)April 2021 (In thousands)Percent Change
Rapid City68.866.92.8
Sioux Falls160.2157.81.5
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics