Unemployment Rate Drops To 3.6 Percent
Montana’s unemployment rate declined again, falling to 3.6 percent in May, down from 4.0 percent in January and down from 9.1 percent one year ago. The unemployment rate for the U.S. was 5.8 percent for the month of May.
Montana’s total employment, which includes payroll, agricultural and self-employed workers, grew by 2,221 in May. The labor force also had strong growth over the month, adding