Sioux Falls, South Dakota Job Growth
There were 163,200 jobs in Sioux Falls, South Dakota in October 2019 according to the CES survey of employers. The CPS survey of households showed 154,436 employed persons for the month. Sioux Falls added 300 jobs in October 2019 according to the CES survey while the broader CPS measure of employment rose by 136 (Comparing CES and CPS employment numbers.). You can also compare Sioux Falls job growth to job growth in other cities.
Employment Survey | October 2019 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
CES | 163,200 | +300 | +4,700 |
CPS | 154,436 | +136 | +5,427 |
Note: The CPS survey data is now seasonally adjusted at the metropolitan level by with the new BLS SSA series.
Sioux Falls, South Dakota Employment Changes
The charts below show the monthly job growth for Sioux Falls 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 for Sioux Falls, South Dakota
CES employment for Sioux Falls peaked in August 2019 at 163,500. Since then 300 jobs have been lost in Sioux Falls according to the employer survey. From a trough of 162,900 in September 2019, Sioux Falls has gained 300 jobs according to CES employment figures.
CPS employment in October 2019 for Sioux Falls is at a new high of 154,436.
Employment: CES, CPS
Sioux Falls, South Dakota Employment History
Date | CES Employment |
CES Month/Month |
CPS Employment |
CPS Month/Month |
---|---|---|---|---|
October 2019 | 163,200 | 300 | 154,436 | 136 |
September 2019 | 162,900 | -600 | 154,300 | 353 |
August 2019 | 163,500 | 600 | 153,947 | 519 |
July 2019 | 162,900 | 1,000 | 153,428 | 776 |
June 2019 | 161,900 | 600 | 152,652 | 732 |
May 2019 | 161,300 | -500 | 151,920 | 639 |
April 2019 | 161,800 | 200 | 151,281 | 636 |
March 2019 | 161,600 | 200 | 150,645 | 535 |
February 2019 | 161,400 | 200 | 150,110 | 597 |
January 2019 | 161,200 | 600 | 149,513 | 501 |
December 2018 | 160,600 | 1,000 | 149,012 | -9 |
November 2018 | 159,600 | 1,100 | 149,021 | 12 |