~570,000
Labor force
63.0%
Participation rate
Stable
Trend
Historical data
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Compared to the United States
| Indicator | Montana | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Labor force participation % | 63 | 62.5 |
National ranking
Montana ranks #10 of 37 states by labor force.
| #1 | Colorado | 3,240,000 |
| #2 | Minnesota | 3,100,000 |
| #3 | Oregon | 2,160,000 |
| #4 | Kentucky | 2,080,000 |
| #5 | Louisiana | 2,050,000 |
| #6 | Utah | 1,790,000 |
| #7 | Nevada | 1,650,000 |
| #8 | New Mexico | 960,000 |
| #9 | New Hampshire | 785,000 |
| #10 | Montana | 570,000 |
| #11 | Rhode Island | 563,000 |
| #12 | South Dakota | 497,000 |
| #13 | Delaware | 500 |
| #14 | Washington | 63.8M |
| #15 | Arizona | 61.5M |
| #16 | Oklahoma | 61% |
| #17 | Maine | 60.8% |
| #18 | Wyoming | 50 |
| #19 | Vermont | 25 |
| #20 | Alaska | 22% |
| #21 | Texas | 15.4M |
| #22 | Florida | 11.2M |
| #23 | New York | 9.6M |
| #24 | North Dakota | 9% |
| #25 | Illinois | 6.6 |
| #26 | Pennsylvania | 6.5 |
| #27 | Ohio | 5.85M |
| #28 | Georgia | 5.42M |
| #29 | North Carolina | 5.28M |
| #30 | Michigan | 4.87M |
| #31 | New Jersey | 4.75M |
| #32 | Virginia | 4.53M |
| #33 | Massachusetts | 3.79M |
| #34 | Tennessee | 3.44M |
| #35 | Indiana | 3.42M |
| #36 | Wisconsin | 3.15M |
| #37 | Missouri | 3.1M |
Overview
Montana's labor force reached approximately 570,000 workers in 2023, with participation near the national rate. This Montana labor force data reflects steady employment demand across the state's growing service economy.
Did you know?
- Montana's labor force has grown alongside its population influx from out-of-state movers.