HELENA, Mont. – The number of Montanans working in November hit a new all-time high, according to data from the Montana Department of Labor and Industry and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Montana’s total employment in November, grew by over 470 jobs with more than 551,700 Montanans working. Montana also added 1,700 payroll jobs in November.
Remaining near historic lows, Montana’s unemployment dropped to 2.9%. Since recordkeeping began almost 50 years ago, Montana’s unemployment rate has been lower than 3% in only 15 months. Twelve of those months were recorded in the last two years. Through the first 11 months of 2022, Montana has averaged fewer than 15,000 unemployed workers statewide, the lowest average ever recorded.
Governor Gianforte believes the job growth is a result of Montana’s pro-business policies. He said, “With our pro-business, pro-growth, pro-jobs policies, and the hard work of Montanans, more Montanans are working and thriving in good-paying jobs than ever before.”
