Utah Labor Market Sees Robust Job Growth, Low Unemployment

Utah's labor market has shown resilience in recent months, according to the latest data from the Department of Workforce Services. The state's nonfarm payroll employment increased by an estimated 1.4% over the past year, with a cumulative addition of 25,200 jobs since July 2025. This brings Utah's current job count to 1,778,300.

The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for the state is estimated at 3.6%, remaining unchanged from June's level. Approximately 64,800 Utahns are currently unemployed, with lower rates reported in Daggett County (3.4%), Duchesne County (3.7%), and Uintah County (3.6%).

Chief economist Ben Crabb notes that despite some headwinds, employers across various sectors continue to expand their payrolls.