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Utah adds 25,200 jobs over the past year, as unemployment holds steady at 3.5%

By KSL · October 16, 2026 · 1 min read
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SALT LAKE CITY — Utah's economy continues to show steady growth, adding more than 25,000 jobs over the past year while maintaining one of the nation's lowest unemployment rates. According to the latest employment report from the Utah Department of Workforce Services, nonfarm payroll employment grew 1.4% over the past 12 months, adding 25,200 jobs statewide.

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