Welcome to Idaho Labor Market Information

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Number of employed

August 2026962,214

Unemployment rate

August 20263.6%

Initial weekly claims

Week ending 9/19/2026578

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Labor economist webinar: Self-employment in Idaho

Idaho’s September unemployment rate release

Idaho’s October unemployment rate release

Idaho’s November unemployment rate release

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Idaho’s August unemployment rate remains at 3.6%

Idaho Economic Situation Report

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Idaho’s long-term employment and industry projections webinar

Idaho economy and labor force newsletter

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Idaho’s domestic electricity generation supports high-paying jobs

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