Idaho Job Growth
There were 768,400 jobs in Idaho in November 2020 according to the CES survey of employers. The CPS survey of households showed 862,219 employed persons for the month. Idaho added 6,200 jobs in November 2020 according to the CES survey while the broader CPS employment measure fell by 160 (Comparing CES and CPS employment numbers.). Also available is Idaho job growth compared to other states.
Employment Survey | November 2020 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
CES | 768,400 | +6,200 | +3,600 |
CPS | 862,219 | -160 | -1,282 |
Idaho Employment Changes
The charts below shows the monthly job growth for Idaho as measured by the CES and CPS surveys. To illustrate the trend, the 3 month moving average change in employment is shown in green.
CES Employment Change: 1 Month, Rolling 3 Month
CPS Employment Change: 1 Month, Rolling 3 Month
Total Employment in Idaho
CES employment peaked in February 2020 for Idaho at 771,800. Since then 3,400 jobs have been lost in Idaho according to the employer survey. From a trough of 688,700 in April 2020, Idaho has gained 79,700 jobs according to CES employment figures.
CPS employment in Idaho reached a maximum of 872,658 in March 2020. 10,439 jobs have been lost in Idaho since then according to the household survey. From a April 2020 low of 781,553, Idaho has added 80,666 jobs according to the CPS survey.
Employment: CES, CPS
Idaho Employment History
Date | CES Employment |
CES Month/Month |
CPS Employment |
CPS Month/Month |
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November 2020 | 768,400 | 6,200 | 862,219 | -160 |
October 2020 | 762,200 | 4,400 | 862,379 | -517 |
September 2020 | 757,800 | -1,800 | 862,896 | 3,878 |
August 2020 | 759,600 | 8,400 | 859,018 | 3,112 |
July 2020 | 751,200 | 13,900 | 855,906 | 12,498 |
June 2020 | 737,300 | 25,800 | 843,408 | 40,395 |
May 2020 | 711,500 | 22,800 | 803,013 | 21,460 |
April 2020 | 688,700 | -78,500 | 781,553 | -91,105 |
March 2020 | 767,200 | -4,600 | 872,658 | 4,836 |
February 2020 | 771,800 | 2,700 | 867,822 | 2,501 |
January 2020 | 769,100 | 0 | 865,321 | 2,052 |
December 2019 | 769,100 | 4,300 | 863,269 | -232 |