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Brookings, SD Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Net hiring is positive (+5 this week — 5 added vs 0 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (22% appear duplicated)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (30% open 30+ days)

Brookings, SD job market overview (May 2026)

The Brookings, SD job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 27 active job postings tracked here, 30% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in crew / cashier and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Brookings, SD job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Brookings, SD.

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier4
  • Retail Associate3
  • Store Supervisor / Manager3
  • Delivery Driver2
  • Cook / Kitchen1
  • Restaurant Manager / GM1

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons3
  • Managers, All Other2
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2
  • General and Operations Managers1
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1

Top sectors

  • Retail16
  • Food Service / Restaurants10
  • Telecommunications1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified17 · 63%
  • Part-time7 · 26%
  • Full-time3 · 11%

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