Labor Force
Sturgis and Meade County are included in the Rapid City MSA.
| Month/Year | Workforce | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|
| November 2021 | 74,444 | 2.3% |
| 2020 | 75,090 | 5.3% |
| 2019 | 74,942 | 3.2% |
| 2018 | 74,058 | 3.0% |
| 2017 | 73,819 | 3.2% |
| 2016 | 72,747 | 3.2% |
| 2015 | 72,113 | 3.2% |
| 2010 | 70,416 | 5.2% |
| 2000 | 65,248 | 2.4% |
| 1995 | 59,986 | 3.4% |
| 1990 | 53,091 | 3.1% |
Meade County Quick Facts
| Median Age | 36.5 |
| Median household income | $ 60,578 |
| Total Housing Units | 12,357 |
| Total Households | 11,027 |
| Average travel time to work: | 21 minutes |
| Bachelor’s degree & higher: | 27.2% |
| Total Employer Establishments | 707 |
Average Hourly Wage Rates 2020 – Rapid City MSA
| Inspectors, testers | $18.92 | |
| Retail Salespersons | $16.83 | |
| Transportation, Storage and Distribution Managers | $36.89 | |
| Computer Programmers | $25.78 | |
| Office & Admin. Support | $22.60 | |
| Machinists | $20.65 | |
| Welders | $20.11 | |
| Laborers, Material Handlers | $13.70 | |
| General and Operations Managers | $59.23 | |
| Stockers and Order Fillers, Warehousing | $13.22 | |
| Construction Laborers | $15.24 | |
| Construction Managers | $48.81 |
SEDC is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender.
