Montana Labor Market Information
Building the Big Sky State
Building the Big Sky State

Montana has seen expansive economic and labor market growth over the last several years and with growth comes construction. To better understand this rapid growth, this month's article dives into how the construction industry has grown from 2018-2023 and some of the resulting demand for workers. Read the full article.

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2024 Labor Day Report
2024 Labor Day Report

On Labor Day in 2024, the Montana economy continues its steady expansion. Employment continues to grow, unemployment remains near record lows, and wage growth over the last year resulted in an increased standard of living for Montana workers.

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2024 Montana Apprenticeship Report
2024 Montana Apprenticeship Report

The Montana Registered Apprenticeship Program addresses workforce shortages by combining on-the-job training with education, allowing workers to earn wages while gaining skills. In 2024, nearly 3,000 workers are being trained in over 60 high-demand fields, from healthcare to technology. Read the full report for insights into program participation, employment outcomes, and apprentice demographics.

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Medicaid Expansion and Montana Employers
Medicaid Expansion and Montana Employers

This report examines the role of Medicaid Expansion in Montana's workforce, focusing on the work patterns of the Medicaid Expansion population in 2023 and the businesses employing these workers.

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Montana Teacher Compensation Report
Montana Teacher Compensation Report

Montana educators provide critical support to the state economy. This report examines how teacher compensation varies by district and educator characteristics, and the impact compensation has on teacher employment patterns.

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Labor Day Report Summary
Labor Day Report Summary

The Montana economy continued growing steadily in 2023. The state’s labor force reached an all-time high, employment continued to grow, unemployment remained near record lows, and economic production grew across a variety of sectors. This article provides an overview of the annual report provided to the Governor on the status of the Montana economy.

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Reservation Economies and Labor Markets in Montana
Reservation Economies and Labor Markets in Montana

Montana shares geography with seven Indian reservations and eight federally recognized Native nations that represent thirteen Tribes. This article takes an in-depth look at Montana’s reservation economies to broaden understanding of the factors that contribute to different economic trends within reservations.

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Young Montanans and the Labor Force
Young Montanans and the Labor Force

Montana’s economy has flourished in recent years. Understanding the diverse array of factors influencing youth labor force participation is crucial for supporting the economic well-being of young Montanans and for meeting the state’s ever-growing workforce needs.

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Welcome to the home for Montana's Labor Market Information

This site is the one-stop shop for information about Montana’s economy and labor market. Here you can:

  • Check out dashboards and publications on special topics, like housing, inflation, wage, and employment growth.
  • Download data and explore many official workforce statistics, such as state and local unemployment rates and occupational employment projections, produced by the Montana Department of Labor and Industry in partnership with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
  • Explore career resources tailored to every age group and find valuable information and tools for career planning.
Job Tracking
Job Tracking Dashboards

Montana’s labor market is always changing. Keep up to date on the latest data with our interactive, easy to use dashboards. You can stay on top of Montana’s economic landscape with a variety of maps comparing Montana and its counties to other areas, graphs showing the latest trends, and other visualizations displaying employment levels, job postings, unemployment claims, and more.

Minumum Wage
Data Dashboards Spotlight

In January 2025, Montana's minimum wage increased to $10.55 per hour, up $0.25 from the 2024 rate. The minimum wage dashboard provides information about the Montana’s minimum wage and the characteristics of the jobs and workers that earn it

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Data Search

Use the data search tool to view and download custom data series from MTDLI's statistical programs. To start searching, select the type of information being sought and the program to get it from. Narrow results to the desired data using dynamic filtering on the interactive data tables. For help identifying what data series to use, please look at the Frequently Asked Questions.

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Career Lab

The Montana Career Lab is a collection of career planning resources including publications, videos, activities, and online information to help you make informed decisions about your future. Featuring MCIS 360: an all-in-one career planning system that helps users find detailed information on occupations, programs of study, scholarships, and interest surveys.

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