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Idaho Employment
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April 2024
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A monthly update of how Idaho's economy is doing in your area
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Idaho's February unemployment rate remains at 3.3%
Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.3% in February, unchanged from January.
The state’s labor force increased by 1,581 people (0.2%) to 969,471.
Idaho’s labor force participation rate — the percentage of people 16 years of age or older who are either employed or looking for work — remained at 62.6% between January and February.
Idaho wages and demand for truck drivers continues to grow
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There are currently 169 job openings for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Idaho. Between 2018 and 2022, the average wage for this profession has increased 20.2%, reaching $24.48 per hour. Most individuals entering this field require a commercial driver's license and Idaho LAUNCH offers funding to support this process. Information on Idaho occupations and wages can be found on our labor market information website at lmi.idaho.gov. This profession is listed under 53-3032 in the Standard Occupational Classification index.
Job gains in Idaho's manufacturing sector outpace national growth rates
Idaho's manufacturing sector has grown by a remarkable 29% (16,190 workers) over the past decade. Nationally, manufacturing experienced a modest growth of only 7%, with 854,184 new workers added during the same period. While the nation grappled with a sluggish recovery from the Great Recession and encountered further setbacks due to the pandemic, Idaho managed to bounce back and sustain consistent growth.
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