Press Releases
State leads the nation in over-the-year nonfarm job growth at 3.5% Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 3.2% in October from 3.1% in September. Read more
November 2023 (October Data) Download the report
The Idaho Department of Labor economist Sam Wolkenhauer discusses how and why the Idaho economy has proven so durable despite the many recession fears that have circulated. Watch the webinar
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Recent population projections from the Idaho Department of Labor anticipate Idaho will continue its record of rapid growth, with the total statewide population crossing over 2 million for the first time by 2031. Read more
Idaho’s continued low unemployment rate is one of many aspects of the state’s economy presented to the Idaho Legislature’s Economic Outlook and Revenue Assessment Committee Jan.5, 2023. Labor’s presentation covered the outlook for the state’s labor participation rate, its ongoing need for more workers and more. Full presentation
While average wage gains seem to fit in an orderly pattern over the past 10 years, large differences exist in how these gains have been distributed among lower and higher wage earners. Read more
Recent population projections from the Idaho Department of Labor anticipate Idaho will continue its record of rapid growth, with the total statewide population crossing over 2 million for the first time by 2031.