Montana Labor Market Information
Labor Market Publications
Montana Labor Day Report
September 2026
The state’s labor force reached a record high in 2025, the unemployment rate remains among the lowest in the nation, and economic growth continues despite a softening of the state’s labor market. Employment edged down in 2025, marking the first annual decline since 2020 but leaving employment near historic highs. Strong productivity gains continued to drive economic output and translated into some of the fastest wage growth in the nation for Montana workers.
Hospitality and Recreation Sector Analysis
September 2026
Montana’s Hospitality and Recreation sector is a key component of the state’s economy. Strengthening recruitment, training, upskilling, and retention will be critical to ensure hospitality and recreation can continue providing vital services to Montana’s residents, visitors, and businesses.
Informational Wage Rates by Occupation
July 2026
Wage Rates for wage and salary workers in nonfarm establishments covered by unemployment insurance.
Education and Child Care Sector Analysis
May 2026Education and child care provide essential services, with jobs spanning the entire state.
Registered Apprenticeship Program Report
April 2026
The 2026 report on program participation, employment outcomes and apprentice demographics to provide information on opportunities and growth of the apprenticeship training model.
Financial and Professional Services Sector Analysis
April 2026
The Financial and Professional Service sector is the leading contributor to economic production in Montana and is becoming a larger component of the state’s labor market.
Montana Job Projections
March 2026
Employment and labor force projections to provide insight into the occupational and skill needs of Montana’s growing and changing workforce.
Construction Sector Analysis
January 2026
Montana’s construction industry is a key economic driver, creating high-wage jobs statewide. This report analyzes the labor market and workforce training needs to support a skilled construction workforce.
Nursing Workforce
January 2026
A report on the summary of results from the National Council State Board of Nursing 2024 Survey.
Health Careers Sector Analysis
January 2026
The healthcare industry has been a steady source of employment growth over the last decade, with
growth accelerating in recent years due to the state’s aging population and rapid growth in Montana’s population and economy.
growth accelerating in recent years due to the state’s aging population and rapid growth in Montana’s population and economy.
Montana Labor Day Report
August 2025
On Labor Day in 2025, the Montana economy continues to expand steadily. Employment reached a record-high over the last year, unemployment remains near record-lows, and Montanans continue to experience some of the fastest wage growth in the nation. Rapid wage growth and continued net in-migration propelled the state’s labor force to new heights.
Montana's Non-Working Population Report
July 2025
Over 560,000 Montanans were working in 2024 – a record high. However, with an estimated 920,000 people over the age of sixteen living in the state, there remains a significant amount of people not working. Many of these individuals are retired, in school, or caring for family. This report provides an in-depth analysis of workforce participation and identifies the characteristics of those who are not working.
Montana Teacher Compensation Report
January 2025
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.
Montana Labor Day Report
September 2024
The Department of Labor & Industry's annual report to the governor on the current state of Montana's economy.
Montana Post-Secondary Workforce Report
October 2022
A report on the workforce needs and labor market outcomes of MT Graduates.
Impacts of Child Care on the Montana Workforce
November 2020A survey of Montana Businesses, conducted in the first quarter of 2020, illustrates how Montana’s lack of affordable child care negatively impacted businesses in 2019
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