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In the State of South Dakota , the total number of workers for all sectors has increased by 13,498 jobs between 2005 and 2010.

                                     

In the State of South Dakota , the entire sum of jobs in all industries overall has increased by 13,498 jobs between 2005 and 2010.

Out of the 244 industry sectors (4-digit NAICS) with employment figures reported by the BLS in each year, 137 accounted an for increase in employment during the period and 105 industries reported a drop in employment.

Of the industries (4-digit NAICS) in the area, the general medical and surgical hospitals industry has accounted the most employment growth with a total of 2,934 new jobs created in the period. The job growth in general medical and surgical hospitals makes up 8.8% percent of the growth in South Dakota -- Statewide between the years of 2005 and 2010.

Top 5 Growing Industries
1. General medical and surgical hospitals (+2,934)
2. Management of companies and enterprises (+1,096)
3. Elementary and secondary schools (+1,093)
4. Administration of economic programs (+1,037)
5. Wired telecommunications carriers (+1,022)

Given the industries in the area, the radio and television broadcasting industry witnessed the largest drop in employment, losing a total of 1,207 jobs during the time period. The jobs lost in radio and television broadcasting make up 7.2% percent of the total employment decline in South Dakota -- Statewide between the years of 2005 and 2010.

Top 5 Declining Industries
1. Radio and television broadcasting (-1,207)
2. Cable and other program distribution (-818)
3. Converted paper product manufacturing (-801)
4. Residential building construction (-749)
5. Nondepository credit intermediation (-620)

Datasource: U.S. Department of Labor. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW).