Washington, Iron counties outpace Utah in July job growth, each rising over 6%
Iron and Washington counties both posted job growth above the state average in July, according to the monthly jobs report issued by the Utah Department of Workforce Services.
Utah’s nonfarm payroll employment increased an estimated 2.3% in the 12 months ending July 2025, adding 40,300 jobs statewide. The state’s job count now stands at 1,763,600. Utah’s unemployment rate rose slightly to 3.3%, with about 60,500 Utahns unemployed. The June unemployment rate was unrevised at 3.2%. The national unemployment rate for July was 4.2%.
Ben Crabb, chief economist with the Department of Workforce Services, said the labor market remains strong even with a modest increase in unemployment.
“Robust job growth continues to fuel economic momentum, even as we see early signs of moderation in hiring trends,” Crabb said in an employment report. “While the unemployment rate has edged up slightly, it remains near historic lows, underscoring the resilience of our labor market.”
