South Dakota Ranks Seventh Nationally for Multiple Job Holders
South Dakota has been ranked seventh nationally for the number of workers holding multiple jobs, according to KOTA Territory News.

Rapid City, SD, November 11, 2026 — South Dakota has been identified as a state with a significant portion of its workforce holding more than one job, securing the seventh position nationally in this trend. The finding was reported by KOTA Territory News.
The ranking indicates that a notable number of individuals in South Dakota are engaged in multiple employment positions simultaneously. The specific data points, such as the percentage of the workforce involved or the absolute number of individuals holding multiple jobs, were not detailed in the initial report from KOTA Territory News. Similarly, the methodology used to arrive at this seventh-place ranking was not provided. The time period for which this data applies also remains unspecified.
Holding multiple jobs can be influenced by various economic factors, including individual financial needs, industry demand, and the availability of flexible work arrangements. However, the specific reasons contributing to South Dakota’s ranking were not elaborated upon by the reporting source.
Further details regarding the survey or study that led to this conclusion, including the entity that compiled the national data and the criteria for defining and counting individuals with multiple jobs, are not yet available. Without this additional context, it is difficult to ascertain the full scope or implications of South Dakota’s position on the national list.
The report from KOTA Territory News simply states the ranking without providing comparative data for other states or trends over time. Information concerning the specific industries or sectors where multiple job-holding is most prevalent within the state, or whether this trend has changed recently, was not included.
The contractor or organization responsible for collecting and analyzing the data was not identified in the report. Consequently, no further details regarding permit status, inspection outcomes, code violations, or fine amounts related to employment practices are available.
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