Overview of the labor market in November · Overview of the labor market in November Labor Supply The number of South Dakotans who would be available to staff a new or expanding business,

Overview of the labor market in November

Labor Supply

The number of South Dakotans who would be available to staff a new or expanding business, or SouthDakota's labor supply, was estimated at 51,905 in November 2013. Included in this labor supply are those who currently hold jobs (and would like to change) and those who, for a variety of reasons, do not have jobs.

South Dakota Labor SupplyNovember 2013

December 2013

Labor Market Information Center SD Department of Labor & Regulation

South Dakota e-Labor Bulletin December 2013

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Labor Force

This data is seasonally adjusted.

Preliminary estimates show the November 2013 South Dakota labor force up over the month, with the level of employed increasing by 900 (0.2 percent). The level of unemployed decreased by 300 (1.8 percent).

Nationally, the unemployment rate declined from 7.3 percent in October to 7.0 percent in November. Among the 10.9 million unemployed in November, the number who reported being on temporary layoff decreased by377,000. This largely reflects the return to work of federal employees who were furloughed in October due to the partial government shutdown.

South Dakota's November 2013 labor force of 450,300 increased compared to the November 2012 level of 446,600. The level of employed increased by 6,600 (1.5 percent); the level of unemployed decreased by 2,900 persons (15.0 percent).

South Dakota Unemployment Rates by CountyNot seasonally adjusted

November 2013

Notes about labor force data

The unemployment rate represents the number of unemployed as a percent of the labor force. People are classified as unemployed if they do not have jobs, have actively looked for work in the prior four weeks and are currently available for work. People who were not working and were waiting to be recalled to jobs from which they were temporarily laid off are also included as unemployed.


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Labor force estimates for South Dakota are produced by the Labor Market Information Center in cooperation with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The concepts and definitions underlying the labor force data come from the Current Population Survey (CPS), the household survey which is the official measure of the labor force for the nation. The statewide estimate of the number of nonfarm jobs is a component of the model used to produce the labor force estimates. Other data used in this model include the number of continued unemployment insurance claims and survey data from the Current Population Survey (CPS) which is specific to the state.

Although state specific data is used in the production of the labor force estimates for South Dakota, the state monthly model estimates are controlled in "real time" to sum to national monthly labor force estimates fromthe CPS. Therefore, variation in the estimates of the employed and unemployed are somewhat controlled by what is happening nationally.

South Dakota Nonfarm Wage & Salaried Workers by Industry

This data is not seasonally adjusted.

Over-the-month comparisons

Based on a monthly survey of South Dakota establishments, preliminary estimates show the nonfarm wage and salaried worker level is 422,800 for November, decreasing by 1,100 (0.3 percent) compared to the final October estimate of 423,900.

Educational and health services increased by 300 workers (0.4 percent). Trade, transportation and utilities increased by 600 workers (0.7 percent). Leisure and hospitality had a decrease of 1,800 workers (4.0 percent).

There were many events in November that impacted business activity in these industries, such as Ringneck Festival and Bird Dog Challenge, Great Pumpkin Festival and the Great Madison Chamber Show and Sell. The hunting season was also in full force in November.

Over-the-year comparisons

The nonfarm wage and salaried worker level increased by 6,400 (1.5 percent) when comparing the November 2012 level of 416,400 to the November 2013 level of 422,800.

Industries adding the most workers included leisure and hospitality; trade, transportation and utilities; and educational and health services.

The trade, transportation and utilities industry continues to trend upward, with an increase of 2,100 workers (2.5 percent) in November 2013. The leisure and hospitality sector added 800 workers (1.9 percent) for a total of 43,700 in November 2013, up from the November 2012 level of 42,900.

The educational and health services sector added 900 workers (1.3 percent) over the year to a level of 69,200 in November 2013, compared to 68,300 in November 2012. Growth in this sector is driven largely by the continued demand for healthcare services.


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Ringing in the new year with South Dakota businesses

As 2013 gives way to 2014 through fireworks, songs, celebrations and a glut of year-in-review lists, let's take a few of the year's remaining minutes to look at some South Dakota industries that contribute to New Year celebrations and activities. The following numbers of employees and establishments are from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), based on workers covered by unemployment insurance in the state. It excludes self-employed and unpaid family workers. Establishments are privately owned. The data are the annual averages for 2012.

New Year, New You (AKA Resolutions):

Getting in better shape/exercising more: Fitness and Recreational Sport CentersEmployees: 875Establishments: 83

Starting a sport: Sporting Goods StoresEmployees: 1,241Establishments: 89

Eating healthier/focusing on better nutrition:Food, health and supplement storesEmployees: 158Establishments: 35

Starting a new hobby or implementing family game night for more time with family:Hobby, Toy and Game StoresEmployees: 414Establishments: 37

Seeking help with addictionOutpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse CentersEmployees: 631Establishments: 29


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Paying down debtDepository credit intermediation (commercial banks, credit unions, savings institutions, etc.)Employees: 8,200Establishments: 554

Start saving for the future:Investment AdviceEmployees: 134Establishments: 80

Cleaning out closets and donating items to consignment and thrift storesUsed Merchandise StoresEmployees: 519Establishments: 79

Other Activities Related to the New Year:

Watching New Year's Eve celebrations, college football bowl games and year in review specials:Electronic storesEmployees: 1,246Establishments: 151

Buying your New Year's Eve outfit:Clothing Stores (including accessories)Employees: 1,942Establishments: 219

Clothing Accessories StoresEmployees: 113Establishments: 19

Department Stores (except Discount Department Stores)Employees: 1,397Establishments: 18

Going out for New Year's Eve:Full Service RestaurantsEmployees: 13,050Establishments: 672

Drinking PlacesEmployees: 3,040Establishments: 391

Motion Picture Theaters (except Drive-Ins)Employees: 425Establishments: 24

Bowling CentersEmployees: 423Establishments: 46


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Buying 2014 calendars:All Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers (includes calendar stores)Employees: 331Establishments: 73

Discount Department StoresEmployees: 2,627Establishments: 36

The U.S. Census Bureau website has more economic-related holiday facts for your perusal. (Seehttp://www.census.gov/newsroom/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions.)

Happy New Year from the Labor Market Information Center and the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation!

North Pole Wages in South Dakota

As the frigid Arctic air whooshes across the hills and prairies of South Dakota, it sometimes feels like we might be almost as chilly as the North Pole. Let's say Santa decided to head south to a slightly warmer locale to set up his workshop. What would the average wages for a variety of jobs and duties be if Santa packed up all the toys, reindeer games, candy canes, etc., and relocated to South Dakota? The North Pole is a self-contained organization and cookies are its standard currency. However, if its residents wanted to venture out to explore, shop, dine and play in our state, gingerbread snaps and sugar cookies wouldn't work as forms of payment in most places.

The tables show how much an individual would earn per hour doing a variety of North Pole jobs or tasks in South Dakota wages. The South Dakota or national occupational equivalent is listed according to the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code along with the related average wage. Keep in mind, some of these duties would only total up to a few hours, days or weeks each year (e.g., Santa's Merry Christmas proclamations, mall visits) and others would be year-round jobs (e.g., toy-making, cooking-baking and naughty-or-nice reconnaissance).


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These lists are not all-inclusive. Other elven jobs include, but are not limited to, coal specialists, airfield operation specialists, assistant weather elves and Santa's mailroom workers. You can find the South Dakota or national occupational equivalents for these and more from the menu on our Occupational Wages page (dlr.sd.gov/lmic/menu_occupational_wages.aspx).


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Small Business Saturday

First there was Black Friday, then came Cyber Monday, and joining the post-Thanksgiving retail-sales-promoting party since 2010 is Small Business Saturday®. First observed on November 27, 2010, Small Business Saturday® encourages holiday shoppers to patronize small, local brick and mortar businesses that are small and local, in contrast to to Black Friday and Cyber Monday which feature big box retail and e-commerce stores, respectively.

The U.S. Small Business Administration promoted Saturday, November 30, 2013 as Small Business Saturday® to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for their communities. According to Wikipedia, the Twitter hashtag #SmallBusinessSaturday has existed since early 2010 and is used to promote small businesses on any Saturday (not solely that Saturday between Black Friday and Cyber Monday). The


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hashtag is used to highlight favorite local businesses. Additionally, some small business owners have run marketing specials on the November Small Business Saturday to help capitalize on the boost in foot or online traffic, as most customers in this time period are actively shopping for the holidays.

If ever a "holiday" could have been designed specifically with South Dakota retailers in mind, Small Business Saturday® is it. Small retailers reign in South Dakota. Of the 4,015 privately owned retail establishments in 2012 in South Dakota, 2,781 of them were in the smallest size class--employing fewer than 10 workers. That means small retailers account for almost 70 percent (69.3 percent) of all retailers in the state. Those smallest retail establishments employ 10,767 of the state's workers. The 771 retailers in the next larger size class (having 10 to 19 workers) account for the next largest portion of all retail establishments in the state, at 19.2 percent.

Shopping opportunities abound for patronizing small retail establishments in South Dakota, with types of retailers ranging from furniture and home furnishings stores and clothing stores to general merchandise andsporting goods stores. The table below details the number of South Dakota retail trade establishments, workers and annual pay by employer size class and industry group.

South Dakota Establishments, Workers and Pay in the Retail Trade Industry Group by Establishment Size2012

Number of Workers

Industry Group 0-9 10-19 20-49 50-99 100-249 250-499 500+

Motor Vehicle & Parts Dealers

Establishments 387 111 59 18 9 0 0

Workers 1,393 1,459 1,713 1,139 1,271 0 0

Annual Pay $29,662 $34,842 $44,305 $50,751 $52,297 $0 $0

Furniture & Home Furnishings Stores

Establishments 132 37 13 * 0 0 0

Workers 490 471 353 * 0 0 0

Annual Pay $26,694 $28,685 $32,564 * $0 $0 $0

Electronics & Appliance Stores


Workers 606 349 251 167 258 0 0

Annual Pay $28,372 $37,925 $59,821 $28,438 $25,480 $0 $0

Building Material & Garden Equipment & Supplies Dealers

Establishments 280 66 35 5 9 * 0

Workers 1,177 926 1,104 356 1,326 * 0

Annual Pay $29,625 $31,243 $35,653 $22,906 $23,334 * $0

Food & Beverage Stores

Establishments 178 79 53 14 10 8 *

Workers 749 1,094 1,694 955 1,388 2,498 *

Annual Pay $15,044 $14,889 $15,147 $17,395 $17,989 $20,167 *

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Number of Workers

Industry Group 0-9 10-19 20-49 50-99 100-249 250-499 500+

Health & Personal Care Stores


Workers 786 785 391 121 0 0 0

Annual Pay $33,391 $29,144 $24,317 $36,564 $0 $0 $0

Gasoline Stations

Establishments 355 213 47 * 0 0 0

Workers 1,886 2,724 1,221 * 0 0 0

Annual Pay $18,053 $16,834 $18,050 * $0 $0 $0

Clothing & Clothing Accessories Stores


Workers 1,100 867 347 252 0 0 0

Annual Pay $17,629 $14,977 $10,938 $12,808 $0 $0 $0

Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book & Music Stores


Workers 551 330 349 206 658 0 0

Annual Pay $17,101 $18,325 $19,433 $17,692 $22,861 $0 $0

General Merchandise Stores


Workers 355 345 641 2,343 2,461 2,681 1,194

Annual Pay $17,967 $13,741 $16,841 $17,366 $18,494 $23,542 $24,846

Miscellaneous Store Retailers

Establishments 409 55 24 2 * 0 0

Workers 1,272 729 678 148 * 0 0

Annual Pay $15,492 $22,496 $25,869 $27,764 * $0 $0

Nonstore Retailers

Establishments 159 12 4 * * 0 *

Workers 402 177 105 * * 0 *

Annual Pay $29,445 $33,434 $35,683 * * $0 *

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Need some gift ideas?

Do you need some ideas of holiday gifts you could shop for while frequenting these types of small South Dakota businesses? Here are just a few ideas:

Building Material & Garden Equipment & Supplies Dealers - a new carpentry or home repair tool for the handy person on your list, or a new garden tool for that special green-thumbed person. Or how about some seed or bulbs to offer a sign of hope of warmer days to come?

Clothing & Clothing Accessories Stores - A new sweater or vest for staying warm this winter, or a fashion scarf or warm pair of gloves or mittens.

Electronics & Appliance Stores - This would be a great place to purchase one of the popular e-readers or electronic tablets, or a portable cell phone charger.

Food & Beverage Stores - Get creative and put together your own fruit basket, or how about a meat and cheese platter? A nice bottle of wine or other spirits might be just the ticket for someone on your list. Don't forget to treat yourself to a seasonal favorite like egg nog, peppermint stick ice cream or your favorite kind of Christmas candy.

Furniture & Home Furnishings Stores - If your budget doesn't allow for giving a new sofa or comfy chair, how about a decorative pillow, wall hanging or rug?

Gasoline Stations - Who couldn't use a gift card toward a tank of gas sometime over the coming months, or how about a certificate for an oil change or tune-up?

General Merchandise Stores - The options are endless here ... A new robe, a warm pair of slippers or winter socks, a favorite music CD or DVD/blue ray, a best-selling book or one by a favorite author, or a favorite perfume or cologne just to name a few. And don't forget the stocking stuffers, from a fun magazine or deskgadget to the essentials like toothpaste and shampoo.

Health & Personal Care Stores - Vitamins or energy-boosting supplements to help your loved ones maintain energy through the long winter months, or protein bars or powder for the fitness-minded people on your list. You could give someone the gift of having her nails done at a salon. Who wouldn't like a massage or time at a day spa? Maybe a tanning session would be just the perfect gift to help someone on your list chase away the


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Number of Workers

Industry Group 0-9 10-19 20-49 50-99 100-249 250-499 500+

Total Private Ownership

Establishments 2,781 771 304 87 51 17 4

Workers 10,767 10,256 8,847 5,874 7,568 5,450 2,293

Annual Pay $22,732 $23,169 $27,312 $25,314 $25,721 $21,948 $28,553

*Data was suppressed to prevent disclosure of confidential information. Totals include suppressed data.Produced by the SD Department of Labor, Labor Market Information Center, in cooperation with the Bureau of Labor Statistics using data from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages program. Data subject to revision.


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winter blues. For a real unique idea, how about treating someone to a tattoo--so popular now, especially among young people.

Miscellaneous Store Retailers - Order a fresh flower arrangement from the local florist, or pick up a live holiday plant like a poinsetia or some fresh holly for that special someone. Office supply stores carry fun desk accessories and supplies for getting a jump start on that new year's resolution to get better organized. A nice calendar for the coming year is another popular gift idea. Gift shops are the perfect place to browse and find a unique item with so and so's name written all over it, so to speak.

Motor Vehicle & Parts Dealers - Most South Dakotans would appreciate a remote car starter or a fun new accessory for their vehicle. Or how about a gift certifcate for a detailed cleaning of a vehicle's interior?

Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book & Music Stores - Encourage someone on your list to enjoy a new sport this winter with a gift like snow shoes, ice skates, cross country skis, or maybe a sled or tobogan. Or how about an ice shack, auger or fishing gear for the one on your list who likes to fish in the winter months? For the hobby enthusiasts on your list, a fresh assortment of supplies (whether it be paints, yarn, threads, paper crafting accessories or other supplies) may spark a rewewed passion for the craft. For the musically inclined person on your shopping list, a new piece of music to play or sing may be a favorite gift. Avid readers alwayslove a new book.

Happy small business shopping this Saturday, next or any day throughout the coming year!


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South DakotaNonfarm Worker Levels

Not Seasonally Adjusted

Industries November 2013

October 2013

November 2012

% ChgLast

Month

% ChgLast Year

TOTAL 422,800 423,900 416,400 -0.3 1.5Total Private 343,100 344,300 337,300 -0.3 1.7Goods Producing 64,000 64,100 63,200 -0.2 1.3Service Providing 358,800 359,800 353,200 -0.3 1.6Private Service Providing 279,100 280,200 274,100 -0.4 1.8Mining/Logging/Construction 21,700 22,100 21,200 -1.8 2.4Manufacturing 42,300 42,000 42,000 0.7 0.7Trade/Transportation/Utilities 85,700 85,100 83,600 0.7 2.5 Wholesale Trade 19,600 19,700 19,400 -0.5 1.0 Retail Trade 53,400 52,600 51,600 1.5 3.5

Transportation/Warehousing/Utilities12,700 12,800 12,600 -0.8 0.8

Information 6,300 6,200 6,000 1.6 5.0Financial Activities 29,500 29,600 29,100 -0.3 1.4Professional Business Services 28,600 29,000 28,400 -1.4 0.7Education/Health Service 69,200 68,900 68,300 0.4 1.3 Educational Services 7,800 7,700 7,700 1.3 1.3 Health Care/Social Assistance 61,400 61,200 60,600 0.3 1.3Leisure/Hospitality 43,700 45,500 42,900 -4.0 1.9Other Services 16,100 15,900 15,800 1.3 1.9Government 79,700 79,600 79,100 0.1 0.8 Federal 11,000 11,000 11,300 0.0 -2.7 State 19,200 19,200 19,200 0.0 0.0 State Education 10,300 10,200 10,300 1.0 0.0 Local 49,500 49,400 48,600 0.2 1.9 Local Education 28,000 27,700 26,400 1.1 6.1

2013 data is preliminary and subject to revision. Data may not sum to totals because of rounding.Produced in cooperation with the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.


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Rapid City Metropolitan Statistical AreaNonfarm Worker Levels



October 2013

November 2012

% ChgLast

Month

% ChgLast Year

Rapid City MSA Total 60,600 61,600 60,800 -1.6 -0.3Total Private 49,900 51,000 50,000 -2.2 -0.2Goods Producing 7,100 7,200 7,000 -1.4 1.4Service Providing 53,500 54,400 53,800 -1.7 -0.6Private Service Providing 42,800 43,800 43,000 -2.3 -0.5Mining/Logging/Construction 4,300 4,400 4,300 -2.3 0.0Manufacturing 2,800 2,800 2,700 0.0 3.7Trade/Transportation/Utilities 11,600 11,700 12,000 -0.9 -3.3-Wholesale Trade 1,800 1,800 1,900 0.0 -5.3-Retail Trade 8,400 8,400 8,600 0.0 -2.3-Transportation/Warehousing/Utilities

1,400 1,500 1,500 -6.7 -6.7

Information 900 900 900 0.0 0.0Financial Activities 3,800 3,800 3,800 0.0 0.0Professional/Business Services 5,100 5,100 4,900 0.0 4.1Educational/Health Services 10,600 10,600 10,400 0.0 1.9Leisure/Hospitality 7,800 8,700 8,100 -10.3 -3.7Other Services 3,000 3,000 2,900 0.0 3.4Government 10,700 10,600 10,800 0.9 -0.9

2013 data is preliminary and subject to revision. Data may not sum to totals because of rounding.Seasonally adjusted nonfarm data has been revised for years 1990-2012.Produced in cooperation with the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.


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Sioux Falls Metropolitan Statistical AreaNonfarm Worker Levels



October 2013

November 2012

% ChgLast

Month

% ChgLast Year

Sioux Falls MSA Total 144,800 144,500 141,600 0.2 2.3Total Private 130,900 130,800 128,300 0.1 2.0Goods Producing 20,800 21,000 20,200 -1.0 3.0Service Providing 124,000 123,500 121,400 0.4 2.1Private Service Providing 110,100 109,800 108,100 0.3 1.9Mining/Logging/Construction 7,200 7,400 6,900 -2.7 4.3Manufacturing 13,600 13,600 13,300 0.0 2.3Trade/Transportation/Utilities 31,100 30,700 30,100 1.3 3.3-Wholesale Trade 7,400 7,500 7,300 -1.3 1.4-Retail Trade 18,700 18,200 17,800 2.7 5.1-Transportation/Warehousing/Utilities

5,000 5,000 5,000 0.0 0.0

Information 2,700 2,700 2,600 0.0 3.8Financial Activities 16,600 16,600 16,100 0.0 3.1Professional/Business Services 13,000 13,000 12,900 0.0 0.8Educational/Health Services 30,000 29,800 29,300 0.7 2.4Leisure/Hospitality 12,000 12,300 12,400 -2.4 -3.2Other Services 4,700 4,700 4,700 0.0 0.0Government 13,900 13,700 13,300 1.5 4.5

2013 data is preliminary and subject to revision. Data may not sum to totals because of rounding.Not seasonally adjusted nonfarm data has been revised for years 2011 and 2012.Produced in cooperation with the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.


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South Dakota Statistical AreasNonfarm Worker Levels


Areas November 2013 November 2012Aberdeen MiSA 23,670 23,085Brookings MiSA 19,785 19,115Huron MiSA 9,040 9,000Mitchell MiSA 14,190 13,780Pierre MiSA 12,505 12,405Spearfish MiSA 11,635 11,625Vermillion MiSA 7,350 7,475Watertown MiSA 18,665 18,360Yankton MiSA 13,290 13,085Rapid City MSA 60,600 60,800Sioux Falls MSA 144,800 141,600Dewey-Ziebach LMA 2,680 2,735Aurora County 910 895Bennett County 910 950Bon Homme County 1,835 1,800Brule County 2,345 2,370Buffalo County 575 545Butte County 2,960 2,855Campbell County 450 435Charles Mix County 3,565 3,550Clark County 1,045 985Corson County 915 890Custer County 2,240 2,235Day County 1,955 1,930Deuel County 1,485 1,585Douglas County 1,220 1,175Fall River County 2,660 2,685Faulk County 625 610Grant County 3,810 3,680Gregory County 1,565 1,535Haakon County 760 760Hand County 1,245 1,230Harding County 445 450Hutchinson County 2,760 2,705Hyde County 530 535Jackson County 685 665Jerauld County 1,615 1,560Jones County 440 455Kingsbury County 1,970 2,020Lake County 5,250 5,095Lyman County 1,610 1,550McPherson County 645 650Marshall County 1,570 1,495Mellette County 360 355Miner County 760 750Moody County 2,260 2,155Perkins County 1,115 1,090Potter County 840 865Roberts County 3,735 3,765


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Sanborn County 670 675Shannon County 4,145 4,105Spink County 2,365 2,355Sully County 550 530Todd County 3,105 3,040Tripp County 2,130 2,145Union County 9,500 9,280Walworth County 2,450 2,355

2013 data is preliminary and subject to revision. Data may not sum to totals because of rounding.Not seasonally adjusted nonfarm data has been revised for years 2011 and 2012.Seasonally adjusted nonfarm data has been revised for years 1990-2012.


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South DakotaLabor Supply

November 2013

South Dakota 51,905 Hanson County 215Rapid City MSA 7,615 Harding County 105Sioux Falls MSA 14,690 Hughes County 1,115Aurora County 165 Hutchinson County 305Beadle County 1,000 Hyde County 105Bennett County 200 Jackson County 230Bon Homme County 270 Jerauld County 180Brookings County 2,290 Jones County 95Brown County 2,240 Kingsbury County 265Brule County 345 Lake County 650Buffalo County 300 Lawrence County 1,605Butte County 480 Lyman County 265Campbell County 95 McPherson County 120Charles Mix County 485 Marshall County 240Clark County 180 Mellette County 160Clay County 1,225 Miner County 145Codington County 1,690 Moody County 365Corson County 230 Perkins County 160Custer County 480 Potter County 120Davison County 1,390 Roberts County 535Day County 330 Sanborn County 110Deuel County 280 Shannon County 1,230Dewey County 695 Spink County 330Douglas County 135 Stanley County 260Edmunds County 225 Sully County 100Fall River County 465 Todd County 830Faulk County 110 Tripp County 295Grant County 450 Union County 955Gregory County 210 Walworth County 330Haakon County 95 Yankton County 1,425Hamlin County 365 Ziebach County 155Hand County 175

Source: Labor Supply data is produce by the Labor Market Information Center of the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation


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United States & South DakotaSeasonally Adjusted

Labor ForceNovember

2013*November

2012Areas Labor Force Employment Unemployment Rate Labor Force Employment Unemployment Rate

United States 155,294,000 144,386,000 10,907,000 7.0% 155,319,000 143,277,000 12,042,000 7.8%South Dakota 450,300 433,900 16,400 3.6% 446,600 427,300 19,300 4.3%

Produced in cooperation with the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.


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South Dakota & CountiesNot Seasonally Adjusted

Labor ForceNovember

2013November


SOUTH DAKOTA 449,700 434,585 15,115 3.4 445,380 427,465 17,915 4.0Aurora County 1,640 1,600 40 2.4 1,665 1,615 50 3.0Beadle County 9,960 9,650 310 3.1 10,010 9,645 365 3.6Bennett County 1,420 1,355 65 4.4 1,485 1,410 75 5.1Bon Homme County 2,990 2,885 105 3.4 2,990 2,850 140 4.7Brookings County 19,560 19,030 530 2.7 19,280 18,640 640 3.3Brown County 21,515 20,915 600 2.8 21,320 20,620 700 3.3Brule County 2,850 2,765 85 3.0 2,835 2,750 85 3.1Buffalo County 560 495 65 11.6 560 480 80 14.1Butte County 5,350 5,180 170 3.2 5,290 5,045 245 4.7Campbell County 875 845 30 3.3 845 815 30 3.8Charles Mix County 4,135 3,965 170 4.1 4,100 3,900 200 4.9Clark County 2,020 1,955 65 3.1 1,935 1,855 80 4.2Clay County 7,625 7,385 240 3.1 7,930 7,635 295 3.7Codington County 16,460 16,000 460 2.8 16,215 15,695 520 3.2Corson County 1,405 1,325 80 5.8 1,425 1,325 100 7.0Custer County 4,195 3,990 205 4.9 4,275 4,050 225 5.3Davison County 11,870 11,565 305 2.6 11,570 11,220 350 3.0Day County 2,805 2,665 140 5.0 2,820 2,660 160 5.7Deuel County 2,565 2,440 125 4.8 2,715 2,585 130 4.7Dewey County 2,680 2,350 330 12.4 2,670 2,355 315 11.8Douglas County 1,845 1,795 50 2.6 1,815 1,760 55 2.9Edmunds County 2,005 1,955 50 2.6 2,000 1,925 75 3.7Fall River County 3,565 3,415 150 4.2 3,555 3,390 165 4.6Faulk County 1,215 1,180 35 2.8 1,180 1,130 50 4.1Grant County 4,130 3,980 150 3.7 4,050 3,875 175 4.3Gregory County 2,430 2,355 75 3.1 2,425 2,335 90 3.7Haakon County 1,175 1,145 30 2.7 1,160 1,125 35 3.2Hamlin County 3,015 2,920 95 3.1 2,990 2,865 125 4.2Hand County 1,950 1,900 50 2.5 1,930 1,875 55 2.9Hanson County 1,875 1,820 55 3.0 1,845 1,765 80 4.2Harding County 860 835 25 3.0 855 825 30 3.4Hughes County 10,145 9,880 265 2.6 10,170 9,850 320 3.1Hutchinson County 3,860 3,740 120 3.1 3,790 3,660 130 3.4Hyde County 750 725 25 3.1 765 740 25 3.4Jackson County 1,150 1,075 75 6.7 1,165 1,075 90 7.8Jerauld County 1,540 1,500 40 2.6 1,595 1,560 35 2.3Jones County 660 640 20 3.3 675 650 25 3.9Kingsbury County 3,155 3,070 85 2.7 3,155 3,060 95 3.0Lake County 6,875 6,650 225 3.3 6,710 6,450 260 3.9Lawrence County 12,535 12,080 455 3.6 12,625 12,095 530 4.2Lincoln County 27,180 26,495 685 2.5 26,560 25,720 840 3.2Lyman County 2,035 1,965 70 3.5 2,000 1,900 100 4.9McCook County 2,785 2,705 80 2.9 2,740 2,625 115 4.2McPherson County 1,160 1,120 40 3.5 1,135 1,080 55 4.9Marshall County 2,250 2,165 85 3.8 2,170 2,070 100 4.5Meade County 12,140 11,695 445 3.7 12,165 11,655 510 4.2


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Mellette County 895 845 50 5.7 890 820 70 7.7Miner County 1,170 1,125 45 3.7 1,175 1,125 50 4.1Minnehaha County 101,005 98,010 2,995 3.0 98,845 95,135 3,710 3.8Moody County 3,975 3,825 150 3.8 3,845 3,665 180 4.7Pennington County 53,110 51,205 1,905 3.6 53,365 51,035 2,330 4.4Perkins County 1,610 1,555 55 3.4 1,555 1,490 65 4.1Potter County 1,250 1,210 40 3.0 1,240 1,195 45 3.5Roberts County 4,910 4,705 205 4.2 4,880 4,640 240 4.9Sanborn County 1,400 1,360 40 2.7 1,360 1,320 40 3.0Shannon County 3,910 3,435 475 12.1 4,040 3,520 520 12.8Spink County 3,370 3,265 105 3.1 3,375 3,260 115 3.4Stanley County 2,010 1,960 50 2.5 2,010 1,955 55 2.7Sully County 1,100 1,075 25 2.3 1,070 1,045 25 2.2Todd County 3,530 3,235 295 8.4 3,450 3,140 310 9.0Tripp County 2,955 2,850 105 3.6 2,935 2,820 115 3.9Turner County 4,425 4,290 135 3.1 4,300 4,160 140 3.2Union County 8,650 8,370 280 3.2 8,390 8,065 325 3.9Walworth County 2,750 2,640 110 4.0 2,670 2,545 125 4.7Yankton County 11,840 11,450 390 3.3 11,770 11,330 440 3.8Ziebach County 1,050 1,005 45 4.3 1,085 1,010 75 6.7

The South Dakota labor force statistics are produced by the LMIC in cooperation with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.


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South Dakota AreasNot Seasonally Adjusted

Labor ForceNovember

2013*November


Rapid City MSA 65,250 62,900 2,350 3.6 65,530 62,690 2,840 4.3Sioux Falls MSA 135,390 131,495 3,895 2.9 132,440 127,640 4,800 3.6Aberdeen MiSA 23,515 22,865 650 2.8 23,320 22,545 775 3.3Brookings MiSA 19,560 19,030 530 2.7 19,280 18,640 640 3.3Huron MiSA 9,960 9,650 310 3.1 10,010 9,645 365 3.6Mitchell MiSA 13,745 13,380 365 2.6 13,410 12,980 430 3.2Pierre MiSA 12,155 11,840 315 2.6 12,180 11,805 375 3.1Spearfish MiSA 12,535 12,080 455 3.6 12,625 12,095 530 4.2Vermillion MiSA 7,625 7,385 240 3.1 7,930 7,635 295 3.7Watertown MiSA 19,480 18,925 555 2.8 19,205 18,560 645 3.4Yankton MiSA 11,840 11,450 390 3.3 11,770 11,330 440 3.8Dewey-Ziebach LMA 3,730 3,355 375 10.1 3,755 3,365 390 10.3

The South Dakota labor force statistics are produced by the LMIC in cooperation with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.Statewide and substate labor force data for 2008- 2012 has been revised.


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South Dakota CitiesNot Seasonally Adjusted

Labor ForceNovember 2013*

Areas Labor Force Employment Unemployment RateAberdeen City 15,500 15,030 470 3.0%Brookings City 13,705 13,310 395 2.9%Huron City 7,225 7,000 225 3.1%Mitchell City 9,250 9,000 250 2.7%Pierre City 8,275 8,050 225 2.7%Rapid City City 35,495 34,135 1,360 3.8%Sioux Falls City 92,535 89,755 2,780 3.0%Sioux Falls City - Lincoln 13,020 12,690 330 2.5%Sioux Falls City - Minnehaha 79,520 77,065 2,455 3.1%Spearfish City 5,070 4,870 200 4.0%Vermillion City 5,970 5,785 185 3.1%Watertown City 12,965 12,595 370 2.9%Yankton City 7,645 7,375 270 3.5%

*Data is preliminary and subject to revision. Data may not sum to totals because of rounding. Produced in cooperation with the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.


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South DakotaAnnualized Pay of Covered Workers

July 2012 to June 2013*

Statewide $36,771 Hutchinson County $28,940Rapid City MSA $35,987 Hyde County $34,303Sioux Falls MSA $41,285 Jackson County $26,266Aurora County $27,660 Jerauld County $30,235Beadle County $33,955 Jones County $24,418Bennett County $26,274 Kingsbury County $30,484Bon Homme County $28,833 Lake County $33,408Brookings County $36,651 Lawrence County $30,539Brown County $36,446 Lincoln County $40,912Brule County $26,754 Lyman County $25,414Buffalo County $35,105 McCook County $29,159Butte County $29,757 McPherson County $24,829Campbell County $28,514 Marshall County $31,989Charles Mix County $29,026 Meade County $34,262Clark County $28,160 Mellette County $21,913Clay County $32,114 Miner County $29,740Codington County $34,555 Minnehaha County $41,695Corson County $31,732 Moody County $33,361Custer County $29,794 Pennington County $36,198Davison County $34,032 Perkins County $27,114Day County $27,892 Potter County $30,622Deuel County $35,251 Roberts County $29,298Dewey County $31,964 Sanborn County $27,793Douglas County $29,668 Shannon County $35,187Edmunds County $33,064 Spink County $31,749Fall River County $30,934 Stanley County $30,778Faulk County $30,713 Sully County $29,547Grant County $34,076 Todd County $32,915Gregory County $26,691 Tripp County $30,569Haakon County $30,718 Turner County $29,125Hamlin County $30,318 Union County $45,552Hand County $29,252 Walworth County $28,771Hanson County $31,011 Yankton County $35,179Harding County $36,847 Ziebach County $34,791Hughes County $37,167

*This data is updated quarterly.

Source: Produced by the SD Department of Labor and Regulation, LMIC,in cooperation with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics


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South Dakota Local Office Activities

October 2012 -September 2013

October 2011 -September 2012

% ChgLast Year

ActivitiesJob Seekers 88,999 90,732 -1.9%Entered Employments 28,837 30,825 -6.4%Job Openings Received 80,734 82,240 -1.8%

Source: Produced by Workforce Services and the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation


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South Dakota Department of Labor And Regulation Unemployment Insurance Activities

November2013

October2013

November2012

% ChgLast Month

% ChgLast Year

Unemployment Insurance ActivitiesInitial Claims 1,626 1,397 2,137 16.4% -23.9%Weeks Claimed 6,658 5,916 8,394 12.5% -20.7%Amount of Benefit Payments $1,256,060 $1,117,152 $1,639,342 12.4% -23.4%Unemployment Trust Fund Balance $68,700,792 $64,973,976 $54,178,444 5.7% 26.8%

Source: Produced by the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation, Unemployment Insurance Division


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Unemployment Insurance Weeks ClaimedSouth Dakota Residents By County

November 2013

Aurora 6 Fall River 56 Marshall 29Beadle 178 Faulk 5 Meade 245Bennett 26 Grant 46 Mellette 10Bon Homme 23 Gregory 25 Miner 20Brookings 150 Haakon 7 Minnehaha 1452Brown 258 Hamlin 43 Moody 23Brule 31 Hand 5 Pennington 1067Buffalo 26 Hanson 19 Perkins 8Butte 94 Harding 1 Potter 2Campbell 11 Hughes 98 Roberts 67Charles Mix 63 Hutchinson 46 Sanborn 8Clark 22 Hyde 0 Shannon 278Clay 52 Jackson 41 Spink 42Codington 234 Jerauld 28 Stanley 21Corson 19 Jones 7 Sully 1Custer 147 Kingsbury 29 Todd 198Davison 103 Lake 139 Tripp 31Day 101 Lawrence 214 Turner 53Deuel 32 Lincoln 259 Union 117Dewey 129 Lyman 14 Walworth 33Douglas 9 McCook 30 Yankton 195Edmunds 6 McPherson 11 Ziebach 17

Source: Produced by South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation, Unemployment Insurance Division


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National Economic Indicators

November2013

October2013

November2012

% ChgLast Month

% ChgLast Year

Consumer Price Index 233.1 233.5 230.2 -0.2% 1.3%Nonfarm Payroll Employment 137.9 137.5 135.6 0.3% 1.7%Privately Owned Housing Starts 1,091 889 842 22.7% 29.6%Bank Prime Loan Rate 3.25 3.25 3.25 0.0% 0.0%

Source: Consumer Price Index data produced by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Nonfarm Payroll Employment data produced by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Privately Owned Housing Starts data produced by the U.S. Census Bureau Bank Prime Loan Rate data produced by the Federal Reserve Bank


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Documents

Overview of the labor market in November · Overview of the labor market in November Labor Supply The number of South Dakotans who would be available to staff a new or expanding business,