IDAHO – Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased from 3.7% in April to 3.6% in May, according to the Idaho Department of Labor.
Idaho’s 3.6% unemployment rate for May 2025 was the same as it was in 2024. This percentage is lower than the national unemployment rate, which was unchanged between April and May at 4.2%.
Idaho’s nonfarm jobs had a net increase of 2,500 jobs, bringing the total to 883,400 nonfarm jobs. The jobs that saw the most growth in May were “other services” (2.6%), construction (1.7%) and arts, entertainment and recreation (1.2%).
Jobs that suffered the most losses in May in state government (-6.7%), federal government (-1.4%) and durable goods manufacturing (-0.4%).
The Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSA) that saw the most job increases were Pocatello (1.2%), Idaho Falls (0.4%) and Boise (0.3%).
Below is a table of information regarding Idaho’s employment information provided by the Idaho Department of Labor.
To read more about Idaho’s labor market, visit lmi.idaho.gov
