Department of Numbers

Montana Unemployment

According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Montana fell 0.1 percentage points in April 2013 to 5.5%. The state unemployment rate was 2.0 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Montana peaked in July 2010 at 6.8% and is now 1.3 percentage points lower. You can also see Montana unemployment compared to other states.

Unemployment Rate April 2013 Month/Month Year/Year
National 7.5% -0.1 -0.6
Montana 5.5% -0.1 -0.6

Unemployment Rate: Montana, National

Montana monthly unemployment rate chart from 1990 to April 2013

Note: Recessions shown in gray

Montana Unemployed

The number of people unemployed in Montana peaked in October 2010 at 33,834. There are now 5,930 fewer people unemployed in the state. Montana job growth data is also available.

Unemployed Persons April 2013 Month/Month Year/Year
Montana 27,904 -550 -3,064

Number of Unemployed Persons

Monthly chart of total unemployed in Montana from 1990 to April 2013

Montana Unemployment History

Date National
Unemployment Rate 		Montana
Unemployment Rate 		Montana
Unemployed
April 2013 7.5% 5.5% 27,904
March 2013 7.6% 5.6% 28,454
February 2013 7.7% 5.6% 28,722
January 2013 7.9% 5.7% 28,838
December 2012 7.8% 5.6% 28,832
November 2012 7.8% 5.7% 29,215
October 2012 7.9% 5.8% 29,693
September 2012 7.8% 5.9% 30,230
August 2012 8.1% 6.0% 30,735
July 2012 8.2% 6.1% 31,077
June 2012 8.2% 6.1% 31,186
May 2012 8.2% 6.1% 31,112
April 2012 8.1% 6.1% 30,968

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