SALT LAKE CITY (May 16, 2025) — Utah’s nonfarm payroll employment for April 2025 increased an estimated 2.1% across the past 12 months, with the state’s economy adding a cumulative 36,000 jobs since April 2024. Utah’s current job count stands at 1,778,100. 

April’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is estimated at 3.1%. Approximately 57,520 Utahns are unemployed. Utah’s March unemployment rate is unrevised at 3.1%. The April national unemployment rate is unchanged at 4.2%. More...

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...