Why labor force participation is high in Utah and low in Mississippi
Different religious beliefs and education levels mean many more Utahans participate in the labor force than Mississippians.
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Different religious beliefs and education levels mean many more Utahans participate in the labor force than Mississippians.
Utah's job market is still outperforming most states by most metrics, but the numbers are starting to show an obvious slowdown.
According to the Utah employment summary released by the Department of Workforce Services (DWS) for the month of August, the non-farm payroll employment for the month increased an estimated 2.5% across the past 12 months. The state's economy added a cumulative 41,400 jobs since August of last year and Utah's current job count stands at
Utah's job growth rate remained near the best in the U.S. in August. However, the rate had slowed compared to previous months, raising some worries.
For the first time since February, Utah's consumer sentiment fell significantly in August.