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# Jobs in Aberdeen, SD — Salary & Top Employers

**State:** [South Dakota Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/south-dakota?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Country:** [Top Job Trends By Locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Open jobs:** 305
## Summary

- Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 373
- Median salary: $54K
- Salary range (P25–P75): $43K – $76K
- Remote share: 2.9%

## Top industries in Aberdeen, SD

| Industry | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Hospitals & Health Care | 163 | $66K |
| Retail | 53 | — |

## Top roles hiring in Aberdeen, SD

| Role | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 31 | — |

## Top hiring companies in Aberdeen, SD

| Company | Total jobs |
|---|---|
| [Avera Health Jobs & Careers — Regional Health System](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/avera-health?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 125 |

**H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 4 employers filed 5 petitions.

## Top visa sponsors in Aberdeen, SD

| Company | Workers | Median filed wage |
|---|---|---|
| The Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center | 2 | — |
| My3Tech | 1 | — |
| Avera Health | 1 | — |
| Dacotah Bank | 1 | — |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What industries are hiring most in Aberdeen, SD?

healthcare, manufacturing, agriculture services, and education are among the main hiring lanes in Aberdeen. That mix reflects healthcare, manufacturing, agriculture services, and Northern State University in northeast South Dakota, plus employers such as Avera St. Luke’s Hospital, 3M Aberdeen, and Northern State University, which keep both frontline and professional roles active.
### What is the typical salary for jobs in Aberdeen, SD?

Pay in Aberdeen generally runs highest in specialized healthcare, technical, manufacturing, or management work, while entry-level service and support roles track closer to local medians. The salary benchmarks on this page are the quickest way to compare current pay by employer and role.
### Who are the top employers hiring in Aberdeen, SD?

Top employers in Aberdeen often include Avera St. Luke’s Hospital, 3M Aberdeen, Northern State University, and regional ag employers. The employer table on this page is more useful than a static “largest employer” list because it reflects which organizations are posting roles right now.
### Are remote jobs common in Aberdeen, SD?

Remote and hybrid openings show up most often in office, support, technology, and customer-facing functions here. Use the work-type filters on this page to separate remote, hybrid, and fully on-site jobs.
### How can I expand my search beyond Aberdeen, SD?

Brookings, Watertown, and other northeast South Dakota markets are common next steps when you want a wider search radius from Aberdeen. The nearby cities list on this page and the <a href="/locations/south-dakota">South Dakota jobs page</a> make it easier to compare openings, pay, and employers across the state.
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