South Dakota, Freedom Works Here

South Dakota
is Hiring.

industries

Agriculture

manufacturing

Here in South Dakota, our economy is growing so quickly that our workforce can’t fill all the amazing opportunities. With more than 20,000 job openings, high wages, and no personal income tax, South Dakota is the perfect place to get to work.

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Total workers interested in moving to South Dakota:

10722

Total workers who have received individual assistance:

2742

Freedom To Do More With what You Earn

When you live in South Dakota, your earnings go even farther when you take into account our lack of income taxes and our lower cost of living. Here’s what $100,000 in gross wages gives to you to spend after taxes and adjusted for the cost of living.

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South Dakota

$100,000 / YR

$84,503

Sioux Falls, SD

$100,000 / YR

$82,191

Rapid City, SD

$100,000 / YR

$83, 403

San Francisco, CA

$100,000 / YR

$61,011

San Diego, CA

$100,000 / YR

$63,151

Chicago, IL

$100,000 / YR

$69,149

Minneapolis, MN

$100,000 / YR

$69,559

South Dakota's booming industries

agriculture

Grow to Feed America

A healthy agricultural industry is vital to the strength of our nation. Using cutting-edge equipment and advanced digital tools, you can join South Dakota farmers and ranchers in keeping America strong.

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manufacturing

Create to Make a Difference

Manufacturing jobs are the bedrock of America, providing strong wages and driving innovation and economic growth. Iconic brands and companies call South Dakota home for a reason. Read on to discover those reasons and how you can build your dream in South Dakota.

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Cybersecurity

World-Class Cyber Operations

In South Dakota, we’re training hundreds of cybersecurity professionals each year to meet the growing demand for highly skilled technologists in the workforce.

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construction

Forge Your own path

South Dakota’s construction industry is growing much faster than the national average, contributing nearly $3B to the state economy.

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healthcare

TAKE CARE OF YOUR FUTURE

Healthcare is South Dakota's fastest-growing industry, and provides high wages and great benefits.

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Freedom to Live Well

South Dakota isn’t just a great place to work. It’s a great place to live, play and build you and your family’s future.

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MANUFACTURING

Freedom to Build

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Cybersecurity

World-Class Cyber Operations

In South Dakota, we’re training hundreds of cybersecurity professionals each year to meet the growing demand for highly skilled technologists in the workforce.

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Discover South Dakota

Freedom to Live Well

South Dakota isn’t just a great place to work. It’s a great place to live, play and build you and your family’s future.

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Freedom to Live Well

South Dakota isn’t just a great place to work. It’s a great place to live, play and build your family’s future.

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2742

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