Sturgis and Meade County are included in the Rapid City MSA.
| Month/Year | Workforce | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|
| July 2019 | 75,700 | 3.1% |
| 2018 | 74,715 | 3.0% |
| 2017 | 73,642 | 3.5% |
| 2016 | 72,094 | 3.0% |
| 2015 | 71,552 | 3.3% |
| 2014 | 71,365 | 3.4% |
| 2011 | 67,400 | 4.8% |
| 2010 | 66,766 | 5.0% |
| 2000 | 61,102 | 2.5% |
| 1990 | 49,806 | 3.3% |
Source: SD Dept. of Labor, July 2019 www.southdakotaworks.org
Meade County Quick Facts
| Median Age | 41 |
| Per capita income: | $ 27,114 |
| Median household income: | $ 52,967 |
| Median house value: | $ 158,100 |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21 minutes |
| High school graduates: | 95.1% |
| Bachelor’s degree & higher: | 24.5% |
Source: JobsEQ, Chmura Economics & Analytics
Average Hourly Wage Rates 2018 – Rapid City MSA
| Inspectors, testers | $16.90 | |
| Retail Sales | $13.40 | |
| Transportation/Warehouse Managers | $37.19 | |
| Computer Programmers | $25.79 | |
| Office & Admin. Support | $22.09 | |
| Machinists | $20.39 | |
| Welders | $19.32 | |
| Laborers, Material Handlers | $12.84 | |
| Managers | $52.75 | |
| Stock Clerks, Warehousing | $12.56 | |
| Construction Laborers | $14.34 | |
| Construction Managers | $46.76 |
Source: SD Dept. of Labor http://www.southdakotaworks.org
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