SOUTH DAKOTA – A new study shows South Dakota ranks among the nation’s top states for residents working more than one job.
According to an analysis by personal finance company Achieves, about 36,000 South Dakotans held multiple jobs in 2025. That represents roughly 7.5 percent of the state’s workforce, or about one in every 13 workers, making South Dakota seventh in the nation.
The state’s rate is well above the national average of 5.4 percent. Several neighboring states also ranked high, including Wyoming, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, and Montana.
Researchers say the data does not identify specific reasons people take on second jobs, but motivations can include covering household expenses, saving money, or pursuing personal interests.
While South Dakota ranked near the top based on the percentage of workers holding multiple jobs, larger states such as California and Texas had the highest total number of people working more than one job.
The study also notes that workers considering a second job should factor in additional expenses such as taxes, transportation, and child care when evaluating the financial benefits.
