Employment levels in three of the five largest counties in Utah increased from December 2020 to December 2025, according to a report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Recent economic indicators for May 2026 show the preliminary unemployment rate in Utah at 3.7 percent, matching the rate recorded in January 2026.
Data regarding nonfarm wage and salary employment in Utah shows a preliminary 12-month change of 1.0 percent as of May 2026.
Specific industry trends include:
Construction employment saw a preliminary 12-month increase of 1.2 percent, reaching 144.7 thousand jobs.
Education and Health Services reported a preliminary 12-month change of 2.7 percent, with 257.5 thousand jobs.
Professional and Business Services experienced a preliminary 12-month increase of 2.9 percent, totaling 261.1 thousand jobs.
Financial Activities recorded a preliminary 12-month increase of 1.4 percent, with 101.8 thousand jobs.
In contrast, the mining and logging sector saw a preliminary 12-month decrease of 5.3 percent, falling to 10.7 thousand jobs. Manufacturing also showed a preliminary 12-month decline of 1.0 percent, with 153.0 thousand jobs.
The civilian labor force in Utah was preliminarily estimated at 1,825.2 thousand for May 2026, while total employment was estimated at 1,757.3 thousand.
