5 States with the Lowest Unemployment Rates

In this article, we will look at the 5 states with the lowest unemployment rates. We have also extensively discussed the job market in the US along with some key players. If you are interested in reading about that, along with a more extensive list in, head straight to the 20 States with the Lowest Unemployment Rates.

5. South Dakota

Unemployment Rate: 1.9%

Amazon is planning to hire more than 650 employees in South Dakota which includes seasonal, full-time, and part-time roles. This hiring initiative is in preparation for the upcoming holiday season, and Amazon has mentioned that seasonal employees may have the opportunity to transition into full-time roles. The company recently increased its average pay to over $20.50 per hour for customer service and transportation roles. Amazon has made huge investments in South Dakota since 2010, totaling over $400 million. These investments have not only created more than 800 direct jobs but also supported an additional 2,500 indirect jobs across the state and have, thus, contributed over $300 million to the South Dakota GDP.