Jobs in South Dakota
2,189 live roles from 304 employers, every one posted on the employer's own careers site. 261 added in the last 7 days. 36% show the pay.
The market, 11 October 2026
Where South Dakota's jobs are, and what they pay
South Dakota has 2,189 live jobs from 304 employers. Sioux Falls has the most (285), followed by Monument Health Rapid City Hospital (101) and Rapid City (87).
The largest fields are nursing (407), healthcare & medical (321) and skilled trades (203). Sanford is the largest single employer, with 323 openings, ahead of Monument Health (270) and Avera (200).
South Dakota has no law requiring pay in job ads. 36% of listings here show it anyway, against 75% in states that require it. Half of the annual salaries advertised in South Dakota start at $67,000 or more, and half of hourly roles start above $21.96.
Pay
Advertised pay in South Dakota
The band covers the middle 80% of advertised starting salaries: one in ten starts below $45,409 and one in ten above $115,000.
Why the gap: salaried professional jobs are the ones most likely to be advertised with an annual figure, and they pay more than the workforce as a whole. Hourly jobs are counted separately, below.
Where
South Dakota jobs by city
Who's hiring
Largest employers in South Dakota
- Sanford323
- Monument Health270
- Avera200
- Hy-Vee101
- Avera McKennan78
- Casey's55
- Avera St47
- POET37
- Bass Pro26
- Sacred Heart25
Every listing on Joboru US comes straight from the employer's own careers site. No recruitment agencies.
Latest jobs in South Dakota
Newest firstCompetitive
MLS or MLT
Monument Health · 1w ago
Monument Health Sturgis Hospital, South Dakota
Competitive
Durable Medical Equipment Specialist
Sanford · 1w ago
Aberdeen Equip, South Dakota
South Dakota job market questions
Do employers in South Dakota have to show the salary?+
No. South Dakota has no statewide law requiring pay in job ads. 36% of listings in South Dakota on Joboru show pay anyway.
What is the minimum wage in South Dakota in 2026?+
$11.85 an hour. Adjusted annually.
Which cities in South Dakota have the most jobs?+
Sioux Falls (285), Monument Health Rapid City Hospital (101), Rapid City (87), Avera McKennan Hospital (83) and Mitchell (42).
What does a typical job in South Dakota pay?+
Half of the annual salaries advertised in South Dakota on Joboru start at $67,000 or more, and the median hourly rate is $21.96. Across everyone working in South Dakota, the median annual wage is $47,080 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025).
How many jobs are there in South Dakota?+
2,189 live jobs from 304 employers, with 261 added in the last 7 days. Every listing comes straight from the employer's own careers site.