South Dakota Job Growth
There were 439,900 jobs in South Dakota in February 2018 according to the CES survey of employers. The CPS survey of households showed 442,634 employed persons for the month. South Dakota added 1,100 jobs in February 2018 according to the CES survey while the broader CPS employment measure rose by 982 (Comparing CES and CPS employment numbers.). Also available is South Dakota job growth compared to other states.
Employment Survey | February 2018 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
CES | 439,900 | +1,100 | +6,100 |
CPS | 442,634 | +982 | +3,427 |
South Dakota Employment Changes
The charts below shows the monthly job growth for South Dakota as measured by the CES and CPS surveys. To illustrate the trend, the 3 month moving average change in employment is shown in green.
CES Employment Change: 1 Month, Rolling 3 Month
CPS Employment Change: 1 Month, Rolling 3 Month
Total Employment in South Dakota
CES employment in February 2018 for South Dakota is at a new high of 439,900.
CPS employment in South Dakota for February 2018 is at a new high of 442,634.
Employment: CES, CPS
South Dakota Employment History
Date | CES Employment |
CES Month/Month |
CPS Employment |
CPS Month/Month |
---|---|---|---|---|
February 2018 | 439,900 | 1,100 | 442,634 | 982 |
January 2018 | 438,800 | 600 | 441,652 | 936 |
December 2017 | 438,200 | 1,400 | 440,716 | -24 |
November 2017 | 436,800 | 300 | 440,740 | 14 |
October 2017 | 436,500 | 1,300 | 440,726 | 202 |
September 2017 | 435,200 | 1,000 | 440,524 | 262 |
August 2017 | 434,200 | 700 | 440,262 | 195 |
July 2017 | 433,500 | -700 | 440,067 | 205 |
June 2017 | 434,200 | -100 | 439,862 | 142 |
May 2017 | 434,300 | -500 | 439,720 | 137 |
April 2017 | 434,800 | 1,000 | 439,583 | 164 |
March 2017 | 433,800 | 0 | 439,419 | 212 |