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The job market in Brookings, SD is growing at an impressive rate, with a projected job growth of 37.76% over the next 10 years. This is much higher than the US average of 30.54%. The unemployment rate in Brookings is also significantly lower than the national average at 2.8%, indicating that it is a great place for finding employment opportunities. With its positive employment outlook and low unemployment rate, Brookings offers excellent prospects for workers seeking to build their career and move up the ladder of success.

The unemployment rate in Brookings is 3.1% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Brookings has been Positive.
- Jobs have Increased by 0.7% over the past year.
- The average salary in Brookings is $54,676.
- The median home cost in Brookings is $252,800

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Brookings? Architecture, Engineering ($65,718)
- Worst paying jobs? Food Prep, Serving ($9,142)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Transportation and Warehousing ($58,333)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Accommodation and Food Services ($10,359)
- Average Income of Residents in Brookings ($27,244) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Brookings (3.1) is lower than USA (6)

Process of Job Search

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Diverse and inclusive employers are looking for job seekers with a wide range of skills and experience. You can find jobs in Brookings, South Dakota that match your qualifications.

     JobsBrookings, South DakotaUnited States
  $27,244$37,638
  $54,676$69,021
  3.16
  -4.4%-6.2%
  29.6%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationBrookings, South DakotaUnited States
  Management$37,816$77,236
  Business, Financial$50,978$68,299
  Computer, Math$57,143$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$65,718$86,023
  Sciences$45,612$66,034
  Social Service$46,696$44,925
  Legal$31,983$88,013
  Education$42,659$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$20,450$43,591
  Health Practitioners$54,716$75,327
  Health Technicians$20,875$41,524
  Healthcare Support$19,952$25,441
  Fire Fighters$18,384$35,516
  Law Enforcement$14,518$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$9,142$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$11,976$23,378
  Personal Care$9,527$15,351
  Sales, Related$17,639$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$32,472$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry$14,918$25,716
  Construction, Extraction$39,053$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$41,776$48,436
  Production$40,289$38,103
  Transportation$27,371$39,572
  Material Moving$15,632$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryBrookings, South DakotaUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$17,011$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $74,432
  Construction$33,347$44,287
  Manufacturing$43,589$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$27,000$51,301
  Retail Trade$17,384$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$58,333$43,256
  Utilities$43,350$77,546
  Information$15,349$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$36,400$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$37,896$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$46,063$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises $75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$13,906$30,687
  Educational Services$41,740$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$28,106$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$10,809$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$10,359$18,154
  Other Services$35,885$29,481
  Public Administration$42,614$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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The 165-foot tall Coughlin Campanile in Brookings, SD, can be seen from miles away, marking Brookings, South Dakota, home of South Dakota State University. The  More

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Over 15 years ago

Nice Midwestern  More

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i am originally from arizona, abandoned here by my ex husband. being a minority in the area is not the best idea as this city is slow to accept new comers to the area.  More

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