little change in recent weeks,The state's nonfarm payroll employment for March increased an estimated 2.7% over the past 12 months, with Utah's economy adding a cumulative 44,100 jobs since March 2022. The state's current job count stands at 1,705,400, according to the Utah Department of Workforce Services' March Employment Summary.
While this data represents minimal change from last month, Mark Knold, Utah Department of Workforce Services' chief economist, said it's a good sign and represents a strong state economy. "In spite of this challenge, the state's labor force continues to find a supply of workers. During the past year, Utah's economy added 44,100 new jobs," Knold said.