Regional labor market information
Figure 1.| Top 10 occupations by unique job postings in south central Idaho | Postings, Jan-25 | Postings, Jan-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse | 165 | 47 |
| Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers | 107 | 101 |
| Registered nurses | 104 | 138 |
| Retail salespersons | 88 | 58 |
| First-line superviors of retail sales workers | 44 | 39 |
| Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand | 43 | 43 |
| Customer service representatives | 39 | 61 |
| Merchandise displayers and window trimmers | 39 | 30 |
| General and operations managers | 36 | 27 |
| Cashiers | 35 | 53 |
| Source: Conference Board data via Lightcast | ||
| Top 10 industries by unique job postings in south central Idaho | Postings, Jan-25 | Postings, Jan-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare and social assistance | 341 | 366 |
| Manufacturing | 315 | 268 |
| Retail trade | 308 | 317 |
| Finance and insurance | 201 | 67 |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 140 | 105 |
| Construction | 110 | 50 |
| Accommodation and food services | 103 | 87 |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 93 | 56 |
| Educational services | 90 | 25 |
| Wholesale trade | 83 | 77 |
| Source: Conference Board data via Lightcast | ||
| Top 10 hardest-to-fill occupations in south central Idaho | Days to fill, Jan-25 | Days to fill, Jan-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical engineers | 59 | 5 |
| Shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks | 59 | 29 |
| Receptionists and information clerks | 57 | 16 |
| Personal service managers, all other | 57 | N/A |
| Packers and packagers, hand | 56 | 10 |
| Self-enrichment teachers | 55 | N/A |
| Makeup artists, theatrical and performance | 55 | N/A |
| Speech-language pathologists | 53 | N/A |
| Clinical and counseling psychologists | 52 | N/A |
| Police and sheriff’s patrol officers | 50 | N/A |
| Source: Conference Board data via Lightcast | ||
Regional news
Blaine County
- Mountain Rides Transportation Authority is planning on developing a dedicated bus route to the Friedman Memorial Airport in Hailey. The tentative plan is to run this service from 5:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. or 11:00 p.m., seven days a week. This service is planned to begin in October 2025. Source: Idaho Mountain Express
- The city of Ketchum purchased a three-unit condominium building to be used for workforce housing. Pricing has not yet been set for the units. Source: Idaho Mountain Express
Jerome County
- Idaho State Police (ISP) are working on developing a forensic crime lab in Jerome. Currently, evidence is sent to Pocatello or Meridian for testing. ISP hopes to have the lab operating next year. Source: KMVT
Twin Falls County
- The College of Southern Idaho’s 28,000-square-foot transportation technology building will be completed in September 2025. This new building will support the diesel tech and automotive service programs. Source: Magic Valley Times News
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