Sioux Falls, SD jobs, layoffs and employers

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Show me jobs near meJobs in Sioux Falls
- Clinical Research CoordinatorMarshfield Clinic
- Lead Application Support Analyst - Health PlanMarshfield Clinic
- Credit Analyst IIIFirst Interstate Bank
- Financial Analyst - Sioux Falls, SDMarshfield Clinic
- Principal Infrastructure EngineerMarshfield Clinic
- Senior Foundation Operations SpecialistMarshfield Clinic
- Service Center ManagerDayton Freight Lines
- General Manager in Training - RetailLove's Travel Stops
- Operations EngineerPoet Technologies
- Automation Machine Design EngineerGraco
Employers hiring most in Sioux Falls
- Smithfield Foods13 open roles
- Sioux Center Health12 open roles
- KBR10 open roles
- Trinzic10 open roles
- Sammons Financial7 open roles
- Augustana University5 open roles
- Marshfield Clinic5 open roles
- Midco5 open roles
- Veterans Health Administration5 open roles
- First PREMIER Bank4 open roles
Sioux Falls layoffs
1
Layoff notices, last 12 months
31
workers named
A floor: states may leave out counts
1
employer
| Notice date | Employer | City or county | Workers | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ The King School | Sioux Falls | 31 | — | State record |
Colleges in Sioux Falls
| College | Type | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Augustana University | Private non-profit 4-year | 1,000–4,999 |
| Kairos University | Private non-profit 4-year | 1,000–4,999 |
| University of Sioux Falls | Private non-profit 4-year | 1,000–4,999 |
Conferences in Sioux Falls
Industry conferences and trade shows held in Sioux Falls. 1 with dates announced.
- SHRM South Dakota State Conference
Apr 21 to Apr 23, 2027 · Sioux Falls, SD
Paid ticket. Page shows conflicting dates (Apr 20-22 vs Apr 21-23, 2027); pricing not posted
- SDAHO Annual Convention
Usually September (next dates not announced) · Sioux Falls, SD
Paid ticket. Exhibitor booths from $1,000; attendee fees not listed
- SDSMA Annual Leadership Conference
Usually May (next dates not announced) · Sioux Falls, SD
Free expo floor; session passes $0 to $95. Free for members, $95 for non-members (2026 edition)
- South Dakota CPA Annual Tax Institute
Usually November (next dates not announced) · Sioux Falls, SD
Paid ticket, price not listed
Where Sioux Falls ranks
Where Sioux Falls placed in our monthly rankings, month by month. Each month stays online at its own address.
November 2026
- #3Cities with the most jobs that need no experience in the Midwest2.6% · of 67
- #6Best college towns for entry-level and junior jobs42% · of 100
- #8Best college towns for junior jobs in the Midwest42% · of 51
- #8Cities where the biggest share of jobs do not need a four-year degree in the Midwest20% · of 54
- #10Best cities for entry-level and junior jobs39% · of 100
- #11Best cities for junior jobs in the Midwest39% · of 69
Minnehaha County outlook: Building
Built from public Bureau of Labor Statistics and Census figures. It describes the area, not any one employer in it.
- Private-sector jobs up 5.9% from 2022 to 2025
- Population up 7.6% from 2020 to 2025
- Unemployment 1.6%, down 0.2 points from a year ago
- Sectors adding the most jobs: health care (+1,517 jobs), construction (+1,265 jobs)
- Sectors losing the most jobs: finance & insurance (−1,030 jobs), admin & staffing (−763 jobs)
Local job-market news
Recent headlines about layoffs, AI and jobs in Sioux Falls. Each link goes to the publisher.
- Poll: Voters split on Thune and Trump job performanceSouth Dakota News Watch · Oct 28, 2026
Learn and get funded in Sioux Falls
- Which AI skills each kind of job asks for, with the pay premium.
- Your local workforce board and American Job Centers: training vouchers and re-employment help.
- Grants and funding for job seekers, ranked for your state and situation.
- Unemployment benefits by state, if you are between jobs.
Workforce development and job centers
The public workforce board and American Job Centers serving Sioux Falls. They offer free help with job search, training and filing for benefits.
Laid off in South Dakota? How to file for unemployment in South Dakota (steps, weekly amount and the appeal deadline).
- South Dakota Workforce Development Council
Serves all of South Dakota
Sioux Falls American Job Center
Sioux Falls · Comprehensive · 605-773-3372
Monday thru Friday: 8am - 5pm
Minnehaha County economy
1.6%
unemployment, Sep 2026
1.8% the month before
118,504
in the labor force
Source: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics
200,689
people in Minnehaha County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
$76,074
median household income
Source: Census ACS
40%
of workers in white-collar occupations
Management, business, financial and professional; Census ACS
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See your options after a layoffSources: Layoff notices from South Dakota’s published record; job counts from our live job board, taken from employers’ own career sites; IPEDS for colleges; CareerOneStop for workforce boards and job centers; Census Bureau and BLS for county figures. South Dakota unemployment benefits and severance rules.
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