Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased between June and July, from 3.6% to 3.7%.
July’s labor force decreased by 451 people to 1,010,133 while the labor force participation rate – the percentage of people 16 years or older who are either employed or looking for work – decreased by point-2 percentage points between June and July, down to 63.2%.
Total employment decreased by 643 to 973,241 and unemployment increased by 192 to 36,892.
Idaho’s nonfarm jobs had a net increase of 2,200 jobs for a total of 883,900 in July. Industry sectors with the greatest over-the-month gains included administrative, support and waste management services; construction; and transportation, warehousing and utilities.
Industries that experienced job losses in July included information, management of companies and enterprises, durable goods manufacturing, federal government and wholesale trade and retail trade.
Year over year, Idaho’s 3.7% unemployment rate for July 2025 was the same as in July 2024.
