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UTAH'S LABOR MARKET AND ECONOMY
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Economists at the Utah Department of Workforce Services manage this page to provide timely economic data and analysis for the state. Contact Us
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Utah's Public Sector Employment Rebounds
By Ben Crabb, Chief Economist— Utah's economy has experienced an observable trend that has been occurring since early 2023: government job growth has been outpacing that of the private sector. High rates of growth in the public sector—which includes government employees in public administration roles as well as public education and hospitals—have helped keep Utah workers earning and spending as the broader labor market has slowed.
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Employment Update: August 2024
Unemployment Rates
State of Utah: 3.3%
United States: 4.2%
Two-Year Job Growth Rates
State of Utah: 2.3%
United States: 1.5%
