Historical data
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Unemployment rate
1990–2024BLS state series.
Employment
Total employment in Utah stands at approximately 1.73 million jobs, spread across a diversified economy led by trade, tech and construction.
Total nonfarm payroll jobs
1990–2025BLS Current Employment Statistics, annual average (FRED UTNA).
| Indicator | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Employment (millions) | 1.73 | 161 |
Unemployment
Utah's unemployment rate is about 3.2%, consistently among the lowest in the nation thanks to a young, growing workforce.
Unemployment rate
1976–2024BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, annual average of seasonally adjusted months (FRED UTUR).
| Indicator | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.2 | 4 |
Labor Force
Utah's labor force totals about 1.79 million workers, with one of the highest labor force participation rates in the nation.
Civilian labor force
1976–2024BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, annual average (FRED UTLF).
| Indicator | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Labor force (millions) | 1.79 | 168 |
Occupations
Trade, transportation and utilities form Utah's largest employment sector, followed by professional/tech services and construction.
Workers in management, business, science and arts occupations
2008–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, civilian employed 16+, C24010 (2020 not released).
Salaries
Utah's median annual wage is about $49,800, close to the national median, with much higher pay concentrated in the tech sector.
Average weekly earnings, private sector
2007–2025BLS Current Employment Statistics, annual average (FRED SMU49000000500000011).
Average hourly earnings, private sector
2007–2025BLS Current Employment Statistics, annual average (FRED SMU49000000500000003).
| Indicator | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Median wage (USD) | 49800 | 48060 |
Remote Work
Remote work in Utah remains elevated post-pandemic, particularly among the Silicon Slopes tech workforce, at about 15% of employees working mostly from home.
Workers who work from home
2006–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, share of workers 16+, B08301 (2020 not released).
| Indicator | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Remote work share (%) | 15 | 13.8 |
Workforce Participation
Utah's labor force participation rate of 68.8% is among the highest in the country, reflecting strong workforce engagement across age groups.
Labor force participation rate
1976–2024BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, annual average (FRED LBSSA49).
| Indicator | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Participation rate (%) | 68.8 | 62.5 |