US Montana Unemployment Rate
US Montana Unemployment Rate stood at 3.2% in Aug 2026, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) — Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS). It is one of the indicators in the Unemployment and labour force by state table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1976 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Unemployment and labour force by state table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West region | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | |
| Mountain division | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | |
| Montana | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 |
Understanding US Montana Unemployment Rate
Monitor the share of unemployed individuals actively searching for employment across the Treasure State's labor market. This metric quantifies local economic strain by measuring residents without work who are actively seeking positions, omitting those outside the labor pool entirely. It reflects unique state-level employment dynamics driven by natural resources, agriculture, and seasonal tourism.
Analyze these monthly releases by applying seasonal filters to account for dramatic weather-related fluctuations in outdoor industries. Historical estimates undergo regular benchmarking revisions to reflect updated demographic benchmarks. Because sequential monthly movements can be noisy, analysts look to year-on-year comparisons for a reliable reading of economic trajectory.