Montana unemployment rate

Unemployment rate continues to decline

Montana’s unemployment continued to drop in February, moving down 0.3 points to 6.2 percent. Read more

Unemployment rate drops half point to 7.1 percent

Payroll employment estimates, however, indicate a drop of 2,600 jobs over the month, contradicting the positive figures. Read more

Unemployment rate down slightly

Montana's unemployment rate decreased by 0.1 percent to 7.7 percent in September. The U.S. unemployment rate again held steady at 9.1 percent. Read more

June Montana employment signals mixed

Despite a rise in the unemployment rate for the month, Montana has added about 3,000 jobs added in the last quarter. National figures also indicate slower job growth in June, with the U.S. unemployment rate increasing by 0.1 to 9.2 percent. Read more

Montana unemployment rate constant in May

Montana's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained steady in May at 7.3 percent despite modest job gains. The unemployment rate has decreased from 7.5 percent at the start of the year. Read more