US Utah Unemployment Rate
US Utah Unemployment Rate stood at 3.5% 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 | |
| Utah | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.7 |
Understanding US Utah Unemployment Rate
Measure the share of unemployed individuals actively looking for jobs within the Beehive State's workforce. This indicator captures the economic health of local industries by dividing the number of unemployed job-seekers by the total active labor force, omitting non-participants and discouraged workers. It reflects state-specific employment conditions independent of neighboring regional trends.
Interpret these monthly releases through seasonally adjusted metrics that account for school calendars and weather-dependent industries. Historical series undergo periodic revisions to incorporate updated population figures. Analysts rely primarily on comparisons with the corresponding month of the prior year to determine the underlying direction of the state labor market.