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Idaho Employment
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January 2023
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A monthly update of how Idaho's economy is doing in your area
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Committee presentation explores expected labor market growth, need for more workers in Idaho
Idaho’s continued low unemployment rate is one of many aspects of the state’s economy presented to the Idaho Legislature’s Economic Outlook and Revenue Assessment Committee Jan.5. Labor’s presentation covered the outlook for the state’s labor participation rate, its ongoing need for more workers, expected growth and decline in specific industries, population, housing issues impacting the economy, and more. Find the full presentation on Labor’s website.
The post-COVID outlook for Idaho health care workers
 A study by Idaho Department of Labor economist Matthew Paskash analyzes the impact of COVID-19 on health care workers by comparing pre-pandemic, current and projected data in the areas of employment and wages, job postings, health care program completions and Idaho Department of Labor occupational and industry projections. The study also examines additional insights from stakeholder interviews and a survey of health care workers.
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Idaho 7th youngest state in the nation, swapping spots with Nebraska
Idaho continues to be one of the youngest states in the nation with a median age of 36.8 years, ranking seventh according to recently released results from the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2017-2021 American Community Survey.
Jan. 17 webinar focuses on winter seasonality in Idaho's job market
Idaho businesses are invited to learn about seasonal adjustments in employment and unemployment data in a free webinar Jan. 17.
The event is free and will be held via Zoom from 11 a.m. to noon (MST).
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