South Dakota
Elevated — 54/100
AI Risk Score
⚠️54/100
Elevated
Total Employment
👥447,290
Current workforce
Average Wage
💰$59K
Annual
WARN Notices (2025)
📋4
Layoff filings
💡 South Dakota has an AI risk score of 54/100 — 2 points above the national average. 158,120 workers (35.4% of the workforce) are in high-risk occupations, exceeding the national rate of 16.8%. See state rankings →
State Overview
South Dakota has a total workforce of 447,290 and faces elevated AI displacement risk with a composite score of 54/100. An estimated 158,120 workers (35.4%) are in occupations highly vulnerable to automation. The most at-risk industry in the state is Administrative and Support Services. The state's risk profile is close to the national average of 52.
Automation Vulnerability
158,120
workers at risk (35.4%)
Top At-Risk Occupations
Metro Areas
Most Vulnerable Industry
Administrative and Support Services
Notable Companies with Layoffs
Compared to National Average
Risk Score
+2 pts
Avg Wage
+$5K
Vulnerable %
+18.6%
Retraining Resources
South Dakota Workforce Development Board
State-run career services & training programs
South Dakota Community College System
Affordable retraining & certification programs
Federal Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA)
Federal program for workers displaced by trade & technology
Local American Job Centers
Free career counseling, training referrals & job search help