South Dakota

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$5.6 Billion
Value added to the economy comprising 6.9% of South Dakota GDP
44.0K
People employed by more than 1.0k South Dakota manufacturers
$84,198
Average annual earnings for MFG employees vs $62,520 non-farm average
$1.9 Billion
worth of goods exported from South Dakota in 2025
Top Export Destinations:

1. Canada$936.3 Million
2. Mexico$303.0 Million
3. China$148.2 Million
4. Japan$66.4 Million
5. Netherlands$44.6 Million