South Dakota Is 2024’s 9th Best State for Jobs

UNDATED – With the unemployment rate at 4.1% and labor force participation at one of the highest levels in years, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on the Best & Worst States for Jobs in 2024, to help those still seeking jobs find the best locations for their new careers.

WalletHub compared the 50 states across 34 key indicators of job-market strength and economic vitality. The data set ranges from employment growth to the median annual income to the average commute time.

Finding a Job in South Dakota (1=Best; 25=Avg.):

• Overall rank for South Dakota: 9^th
• 4^th – Job Opportunities
• 1^st – Unemployment Rate
• 27^th – Median Annual Income (Adjusted for Cost of Living)
• 1^st – Avg. Commute Time (in Minutes)
• 17^th – Job Satisfaction