Regional labor market information
Figure 1.| Top 10 occupations by unique job postings in south central Idaho | Postings, Mar-25 | Postings, Mar-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 148 | 149 |
| Farmworkers, laborers, crop, nursery and greenhouse | 145 | 49 |
| Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers | 142 | 107 |
| Retail salespersons | 91 | 115 |
| Merchandise displayers and window trimmers | 67 | 24 |
| First-line supervisors of retail sales workers | 65 | 63 |
| Stockers and order fillers | 62 | 34 |
| Customer service representatives | 61 | 62 |
| Laborers, freight, stock, material movers and hand | 55 | 49 |
| Maintenance, repair workers and general | 42 | 36 |
| Source: Conference Board data via Lightcast | ||
| Top 10 industries by unique job postings in south central Idaho | Postings, Mar-25 | Postings, Mar-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 425 | 468 |
| Manufacturing | 385 | 338 |
| Retail trade | 340 | 395 |
| Finance and insurance | 290 | 105 |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 198 | 123 |
| Construction | 152 | 91 |
| Wholesale trade | 124 | 106 |
| Accommodation and food services | 120 | 80 |
| Administrative, support, waste management and remediation services | 113 | 96 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 85 | 88 |
| Source: Conference Board data via Lightcast | ||
Construction, professional, scientific, technical services, finance and insurance job postings increased 67%, 176% and 61% respectively over the year. Health care, social assistance and retail trade decreased 9.2% and 13.9% respectively.
Figure 3| Top 10 hardest-to-fill occupations in south central Idaho | Days to fill, Mar-25 | Days to fill, Mar-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators | 59 | 14 |
| Paramedics | 59 | N/A |
| Outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanics | 59 | N/A |
| Electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment | 58 | 3 |
| Pediatricians and general | 56 | N/A |
| Genetic counselors | 56 | N/A |
| Health care social workers | 55 | N/A |
| Cleaners of vehicles and equipment | 53 | 15 |
| Pipelayers | 53 | N/A |
| Insurance sales agents | 52 | 42 |
| Source: Conference Board data via Lightcast | ||
Regional news
Blaine County
- A 33,500 square foot Karl Malone Ford dealership has begun construction in Bellevue. Additionally, a Maverik gas station and convenience store is being built next to the dealership. Source: Idaho Mountain Express
Jerome County
- St. Luke’s Jerome Medical Center has expanded its ability to serve a larger population. Four patient rooms have been added to the center, increasing the maximum capacity from 10 to 15 patients. Source: KMVT
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