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Utah Unemployment Rate
3.5% in Sep 2026, the 19th lowest of 51 states and DC.
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%
- Sep 2026
- Change in a year
- -0.1 pts
- U.S. rate
- 4.2%
- Labor force
- 1,831,925
Unemployment rate in Utah
Monthly, seasonally adjusted, compared with the U.S.
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| Period | Utah |
|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | 3.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 3.7% |
| Dec 2024 | 3.3% |
| Dec 2023 | 3.0% |
| Dec 2022 | 2.6% |
| Dec 2021 | 2.2% |
| Dec 2020 | 3.6% |
| Dec 2019 | 2.4% |
| Dec 2018 | 2.8% |
| Dec 2017 | 3.1% |
| Dec 2016 | 3.2% |
| Dec 2015 | 3.5% |
| Dec 2014 | 3.5% |
| Dec 2013 | 3.9% |
| Dec 2012 | 4.5% |
Counties in Utah
Largest labor force first, not seasonally adjusted
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| County | Rate | 1-year change | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake County | 3.7% | -0.1 pts | 703,582 |
| Utah County | 4.1% | +0.1 pts | 364,373 |
| Davis County | 3.6% | +0.1 pts | 195,340 |
| Weber County | 3.7% | 0.0 pts | 146,966 |
| Washington County | 3.8% | 0.0 pts | 96,493 |
| Cache County | 3.6% | +0.1 pts | 69,977 |
| Tooele County | 3.8% | -0.3 pts | 45,792 |
| Iron County | 3.7% | +0.1 pts | 32,976 |
| Box Elder County | 3.7% | 0.0 pts | 28,830 |
| Summit County | 3.0% | -0.2 pts | 25,970 |
| Wasatch County | 3.3% | +0.2 pts | 21,190 |
| Uintah County | 3.9% | -0.1 pts | 17,199 |
| Sanpete County | 4.1% | -0.1 pts | 13,615 |
| Sevier County | 4.1% | -0.2 pts | 9,682 |
| Duchesne County | 4.0% | -0.2 pts | 8,956 |
| Carbon County | 5.0% | +0.1 pts | 8,436 |
| Grand County | 3.2% | -0.2 pts | 6,828 |
| San Juan County | 4.4% | +0.1 pts | 6,346 |
| Juab County | 3.8% | +0.1 pts | 6,165 |
| Millard County | 4.2% | +0.5 pts | 6,147 |
| Morgan County | 3.4% | -0.2 pts | 6,065 |
| Emery County | 4.4% | 0.0 pts | 4,417 |
| Kane County | 3.2% | -0.3 pts | 4,100 |
| Beaver County | 3.1% | 0.0 pts | 3,493 |
| Garfield County | 4.8% | +0.1 pts | 2,797 |
| Wayne County | 4.0% | -0.2 pts | 1,450 |
| Rich County | 3.1% | +0.2 pts | 1,371 |
| Daggett County | 2.7% | -0.3 pts | 640 |
| Piute County | 5.9% | +0.9 pts | 506 |
Metro areas in Utah
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| Metro area | Rate | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| Logan, UT-ID | 3.6% | +0.2 pts |
| Ogden, UT | 3.6% | 0.0 pts |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | 4.1% | +0.1 pts |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | 3.7% | -0.2 pts |
| St. George, UT | 3.8% | 0.0 pts |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the unemployment rate in Utah?
- Utah's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.5% in Sep 2026, compared with 4.2% for the U.S.
- Which Utah county has the highest unemployment?
- Piute County had the highest rate at 5.9% in Aug 2026 (not seasonally adjusted).