Where do people in Sioux Falls work?

Sioux Falls, South Dakota is a growing powerhouse in the Upper Midwest. Thousands of people are moving here each year to take advantage of the good economy and strong community.

Largest Occupations in Sioux Falls
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How the Job Market in Sioux Falls Is Changing

If this was 100 years ago the average Sioux Fallsian probably worked in a meat packing or farm-related position.

Up through the 1970s, Sioux Falls was a leader in the stockyards and the meat packing industry. The John Morrell meatpacking plant, which opened in 1909, was the largest employer in town and the local stockyard was one of the biggest.

For much of the last few decades, Sioux Falls was home to several financial services companies or their branch offices. Citibank set off this phase of Sioux Falls' history in 1981 when they brought their credit card business to town.

Sioux Falls’ Top 10 Most Popular Jobs and What They’re Paying in 2025
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In the 21st century, Sioux Falls has become a major regional medical hub. The explosive growth of the Sanford and Avera hospitals and health systems in Sioux Falls is marking the city for continued success.

So, What Do People in Sioux Falls Do For a Living?

Customer service and other retail-related jobs have always been a part of the Sioux Empire's economy. But in recent years those industries have become major employers.

In the 2020s, more people in Sioux Falls work in retail than in manufacturing or agriculture. The service and medical industries are the top employers nowadays.

From Healthcare to Retail: The Jobs Employing Sioux Falls’ Residents

If you live in Sioux Falls, there's a pretty good chance you work one of these jobs. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, these are the top 10 largest occupations in Sioux Falls and the average base pay according to Indeed.

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