Workforce & Employment

Montana Department of Labor and Industry

The Montana Department of Labor and Industry updates area labor market information monthly. Check their website for the latest unemployment rates and industry information.

Montana’s unemployment rate for August 2012 was 21% better than the national average — 6.3% state vs. 8.3% nationally.

Per Capita Personal Income has grown 28% since 2004, one of the fastest growth rates in the nation. 
- Bureau of Economic Analysis, August 2012

Employment Growth and Unemployment Rates 2012

 Employment Flathead County   Montana U.S. 
 Employment 39,873 481,036 142,727,000
 Labor Force 43,897 512,541 154,998,000
 Unemployment 4,024 31,505 12,271,000
 Unemployment Rate 9.2% 6.3% 7.9%

Source:  Montana Department of Labor and Industry, May 2012,  www.ourfactsyourfuture.com

Employees and Wages by Industry 2012

Industry Employment    Avg. Salary
Total Industries 37,396 $340,328,468
Total Private Industries 32,266 $290,164,446
Accommodation and food services 5,634 $20,182
Administrative and waste services 4,081  $24,192
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 2,279 $16,613
Construction 7,317 $34,923
Educational services 754 $24,016
Finance and insurance 2,563 $43,268
Forestry, fishing, related activities, and other 735 $31,216
Government 5,149 $54,326
Health care and social assistance 6,030 $47,103
Information 912 $38,916
Management of companies and enterprises 189 $84,249
Manufacturing 4,054 $48,228
Mining 665 $37,315
Other services, except public administration 3,640 $25,070
Professional and technical services 3,169 $38,173
Real estate and rental and leasing 4,563 $10,750
Retail trade 7,940 $26,602
Transportation and warehousing 1,410 $51,154
Utilities 220 $140,495
Wholesale trade 1,333 $52,679

Sources:  Development Alliance, accessed July 2012,  www.developmentalliance.com, ourfactsyourfuture.com

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