SALT LAKE CITY (April 18, 2025) — Utah’s nonfarm payroll employment for March 2025 increased an estimated 1.7% across the past 12 months, with the state’s economy adding a cumulative 29,500 jobs since March 2024. Utah’s current job count stands at 1,765,100. 

March’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is estimated at 3.1%. Approximately 57,570 Utahns are unemployed. Utah’s February unemployment rate is unrevised at 3.2%. The March national unemployment rate was up one-tenth of a percentage point at 4.2%. More...

By Gwen Kervin, Senior Economist

Whether someone is just starting out in their career or pivoting to a new one, apprenticeships and certifications provide opportunities to gain valuable credentials that boost earning power while demanding smaller time commitments and expense than traditional degree programs. 

Apprenticeships typically pair a novice with an experienced mentor or mentors for on-the-job learning and training, allowing the apprentice to earn income while building their skills. This model allows apprentices to access a direct pathway to employment while avoiding taking on student debt. More...

SALT LAKE CITY (March 28, 2025) — Utah’s nonfarm payroll employment for February 2025 increased an estimated 1.8% across the past 12 months, with the state’s economy adding a cumulative 31,900 jobs since February 2024. Utah’s current job count stands at 1,759,700. 

February’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is estimated at 3.2%. Approximately 58,250 Utahns are unemployed. Utah’s January unemployment rate is unrevised at 3.2%. The February national unemployment rate was up one-tenth of a percentage point at 4.1%. More...