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Utah Economy

Unemployment was 3.5% in Sep 2026, the 19th lowest of 51 states. Personal income averages $67,333 per person.

Unemployment rate
3.5%
-0.1 pts in a year
Labor force
1,831,925
-0.6% in a year
Income per person
$67,333
BEA, 2024
Average annual pay
$69,316
QCEW, 2025

Unemployment rate in Utah

Monthly, seasonally adjusted, compared with the U.S.

UtahUnited States
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PeriodUtah
Sep 20263.5%
Dec 20253.7%
Dec 20243.3%
Dec 20233.0%
Dec 20222.6%
Dec 20212.2%
Dec 20203.6%
Dec 20192.4%
Dec 20182.8%
Dec 20173.1%
Dec 20163.2%
Dec 20153.5%
Dec 20143.5%
Dec 20133.9%
Dec 20124.5%
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics ยท Last updated 09/01/2026

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Counties in Utah

Unemployment (Sep 2026, not seasonally adjusted), income per person (BEA) and average pay (QCEW). Largest labor force first.

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#CountyUnemployment1 yearLabor forceIncome per personAverage pay
1Salt Lake County3.2%-0.4 pts705,101$75,434$80,225
2Utah County3.3%-0.3 pts369,791$59,651$64,559
3Davis County3.0%-0.3 pts196,022$65,234$60,097
4Weber County3.1%-0.4 pts147,379$58,582$61,118
5Washington County3.2%-0.3 pts97,011$58,047$50,877
6Cache County2.7%-0.4 pts72,739$53,880$55,327
7Tooele County3.3%-0.5 pts45,832$51,494$53,701
8Iron County2.9%-0.2 pts33,738$45,498$49,908
9Box Elder County3.0%-0.4 pts28,931$52,138$61,930
10Summit County2.6%-0.5 pts25,454$280,510$69,700
11Wasatch County2.8%-0.2 pts21,074$97,428$60,426
12Uintah County3.2%-0.5 pts17,364$44,840$61,961
13Sanpete County3.1%-0.5 pts14,097$47,226$46,207
14Sevier County3.4%-0.5 pts9,672$48,917$49,705
15Duchesne County3.2%-0.6 pts9,026$55,422$61,567
16Carbon County4.2%-0.2 pts8,299$53,578$52,481
17Grand County2.7%-0.1 pts6,672$81,380$48,538
18Juab County2.9%-0.5 pts6,217$52,463$49,171
19San Juan County3.7%-0.1 pts6,192$39,972$51,268
20Morgan County2.8%-0.5 pts6,080$74,288$64,919
21Millard County3.5%+0.2 pts6,070$55,316$58,941
22Emery County3.5%-0.5 pts4,462$44,291$60,000
23Kane County2.6%-0.8 pts3,893$57,334$45,609
24Beaver County2.8%-0.1 pts3,221$39,179$52,034
25Garfield County4.8%+0.5 pts2,505$53,671$72,380
26Wayne County3.4%0.0 pts1,373$60,423$47,547
27Rich County2.7%-0.1 pts1,202$60,081$42,918
28Daggett County1.8%-1.2 pts606$58,327$42,065
29Piute County5.0%0.0 pts503$75,547$39,057

Jobs and pay by industry in Utah

Private employers, annual average 2025 (Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages)

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IndustryJobs1-year changeAverage pay
Health care and social assistance191,834+3.4%$58,492
Retail trade175,115-2.2%$44,636
Manufacturing153,323+0.8%$78,568
Accommodation and food services144,394+0.6%$26,488
Professional and technical services133,317+1.2%$113,024
Administrative and support services95,498+2.4%$57,021
Finance and insurance74,483+0.6%$109,069
Transportation and warehousing70,571+2.2%$68,752
Other services43,486+1.8%$49,292
Educational services42,183+5.2%$55,340
Arts, entertainment and recreation33,804+4.9%$39,036
Real estate and rental26,232+5.5%$73,843
Management of companies22,256+5.0%$120,214
Mining, oil and gas11,231-0.4%$101,941

Government employs 267,803 people (15.4% of all jobs): 40,236 federal, 83,732 state and 143,835 local.

Output and businesses in Utah

Bureau of Economic Analysis and Census Bureau

GDP
$299B
2024, current dollars
Real GDP growth
+3.5%
Adjusted for inflation
Employer businesses
95,494
1,579,974 employees
  • Professional and technical services13,54014.2%
  • Construction13,02213.6%
  • Health care and social assistance10,38110.9%
  • Retail trade10,27010.8%
  • Accommodation and food services7,0037.3%
  • Real estate and rental6,8087.1%
  • Other services6,4616.8%
  • Finance and insurance5,7176.0%
  • Administrative and support services5,5275.8%
  • Manufacturing3,6653.8%

Source: BEA Regional Economic Accounts; Census County Business Patterns 2023

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Frequently asked questions

What is the unemployment rate in Utah?
Utah's unemployment rate was 3.5% in Sep 2026, seasonally adjusted, compared with 4.2% for the U.S.
Which county in Utah has the highest unemployment?
Piute County has the highest rate at 5.0%, and Daggett County has the lowest at 1.8% (not seasonally adjusted).
What is the largest industry in Utah?
Health care and social assistance is the largest private employer with 191,834 jobs, followed by retail trade (175,115) and manufacturing (153,323).
What is the average salary in Utah?
The average annual pay for jobs covered by unemployment insurance in Utah was $69,316 in 2025, or $1,333 a week.
How big is Utah's economy?
Utah's GDP was $299B in 2024, about $85,475 per resident.