Overall unemployment rate stayed flat at 2.1% with the biggest shift in Business Services, which gained 3,100 roles, based on the most recently available information published in June 2022.

Total employment in the Salt Lake City, UT market declined by 4,575 jobs in April and the unemployment rate stayed flat. The national unemployment rate decreased by 42 bps over the same time to 3.3%.

  • Salt Lake City, UT unemployment rate is 124 bps below the national rate which is a positive sign.
  • Unemployment in the market is 100 bps below the unemployment rate in the market last year at this time, which is a positive.
  • Average wages (per hour) grew in April versus prior month by 8.9% and are up compared to last year at this time in the market.
Month over Month Unemployment Change
Year over Year Unemployment Change
Salt Lake City, UT Unemployment April 2022

For key employment segments of the market, total jobs grew by 0.7% . Key sectors include:

  • Transportation & Utilities: 160,800; +500
  • Business Services: 135,100; +3,100
  • Government: 109,200; +100
  • Education & Healthcare: 91,400; -900
  • Manufacturing: 63,400; +700
  • Financial Services: 63,000; -100
  • Restaurants & Hotels: 62,000; +800
  • Construction, Mining: 56,300; +1,300
  • IT & Development: 23,400; -100
  • Other Jobs: 23,400; +200
Salt Lake City, UT Unemployment by Industry April 2022

Data is based on the most recent 12 months available, through April 2022 (Data published June 2022 and reports created on June 1, 2022).  Source: Government data agency and locally acquired statistics.

Note: All reported data is not seasonally adjusted.