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Dive into each indicator for Utah.
1.79 M
Labor force
3.2%
Unemployment rate
2024
68.8%
Labor force participation
Among the highest in the U.S.
≈ 1.73 M
Total employment
$96,300
Median household income
6th in the U.S.
$7.25 /h
Minimum wage
Federal minimum
Trade, transportation & utilities
Largest sector
≈ 165,000
Tech sector employment
Silicon Slopes
Historical data
Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.
Unemployment rate
1990–20243.2%▼ 26%
BLS state series.
Data table
| Labor force | 1.79 M | |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2% | 2024 |
| Labor force participation | 68.8% | Among the highest in the U.S. |
| Total employment | ≈ 1.73 M | |
| Median household income | $96,300 | 6th in the U.S. |
| Minimum wage | $7.25 /h | Federal minimum |
| Largest sector | Trade, transportation & utilities | |
| Tech sector employment | ≈ 165,000 | Silicon Slopes |
Compared to the United States
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