Utah Unemployment Rate 3.6 for
Utah Unemployment Rate came in at 3.6 (Percent) for Jul 2026, unchanged from 3.6 the prior month and 2.86% above its level of 3.5 one year ago. The series has averaged 4.59 since 1976, reaching a record high of 10 in April 2020 and a record low of 2.2 in January 2022.
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⋮ | ⋮ |
|---|---|
| July 1, 2026 | 3.6 |
| June 1, 2026 | 3.6 |
| May 1, 2026 | 3.7 |
| April 1, 2026 | 3.8 |
| March 1, 2026 | 3.8 |
| February 1, 2026 | 3.8 |
| January 1, 2026 | 3.8 |
| December 1, 2025 | 3.7 |
| November 1, 2025 | 3.7 |
| September 1, 2025 | 3.6 |
| August 1, 2025 | 3.6 |
| July 1, 2025 | 3.5 |
| June 1, 2025 | 3.5 |
| May 1, 2025 | 3.5 |
| April 1, 2025 | 3.4 |
| March 1, 2025 | 3.4 |
| February 1, 2025 | 3.4 |
| January 1, 2025 | 3.3 |
| December 1, 2024 | 3.3 |
| November 1, 2024 | 3.3 |
⋮ | ⋮ |
|---|---|
| March 1, 2001 | 3.9 |
| February 1, 2001 | 3.9 |
| January 1, 2001 | 3.8 |
| December 1, 2000 | 3.7 |
| November 1, 2000 | 3.6 |
| October 1, 2000 | 3.5 |
| September 1, 2000 | 3.5 |
| August 1, 2000 | 3.4 |
| July 1, 2000 | 3.3 |
| June 1, 2000 | 3.3 |
| May 1, 2000 | 3.2 |
| April 1, 2000 | 3.2 |
| March 1, 2000 | 3.1 |
| February 1, 2000 | 3.1 |
| January 1, 2000 | 3.1 |
| December 1, 1999 | 3.2 |
| November 1, 1999 | 3.3 |
| October 1, 1999 | 3.4 |
| September 1, 1999 | 3.5 |
| August 1, 1999 | 3.5 |
About Utah Unemployment Rate
What it measures
FRED tracks Utah's unemployment rate as series UTUR, a monthly, seasonally adjusted measure produced by the BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics program. Utah's economy centers on the fast-growing Silicon Slopes technology corridor between Salt Lake City and Provo, a significant financial services back-office sector, and tourism anchored by ski resorts and national parks.
Why it matters
Utah has repeatedly posted among the lowest unemployment rates in the nation, supported by a young, growing workforce and diversified job creation. The series tests whether one of America's premier growth economies keeps absorbing rapid labor force expansion. Softening in Utah would suggest pressure on even the strongest state-level growth stories.
How to read it
Expect Utah to run well below the national unemployment rate; the informative signal is any sustained narrowing of that gap. Fast population growth means payrolls must expand briskly just to hold the rate steady. Watch tech hiring announcements along the Wasatch Front as an early indicator ahead of the official data.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current Utah Unemployment Rate?
Utah Unemployment Rate is 3.6 (Percent) as of July 2026.
What is the all-time high and low of Utah Unemployment Rate?
The highest value on record is 10 (April 2020) and the lowest is 2.2 (January 2022).
How often is Utah Unemployment Rate updated?
Utah Unemployment Rate is published on a monthly basis, sourced from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED).
Stats
| Last Value | 3.6 |
| Latest Period | Jul 2026 |
| Last Updated | August 26 2026, 04:14 |
| Value Previous Month | 3.6 |
| Change From Previous Month | 0.00% |
| Value 1 Year Ago | 3.5 |
| Change From Year Ago | 2.86% |
| Average Growth Rate | -0.94%/yr |
| Record High (Apr 2020) | 10 |
| Record Low (Jan 2022) | 2.2 |
| Long-Term Average | 4.59 |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Adjustment | Seasonally Adjusted |
| Unit | Percent |
Annual Averages
| 2026 | 3.73 |
| 2025 | 3.51 |
| 2024 | 3.27 |
| 2023 | 2.73 |
| 2022 | 2.38 |
| 2021 | 2.76 |
| 2020 | 4.83 |
| 2019 | 2.54 |
| 2018 | 2.92 |
| 2017 | 3.16 |
| 2016 | 3.33 |
| 2015 | 3.5 |
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