MT Among The States That Struggle The Most With Hiring

It's well-known that Montana has experienced a record-low unemployment rate for quite some time now.

Although this is generally very positive for the state economy, it leaves many employers in a lurch.

Employers seeking qualified employees are struggling to find and hire for available positions more than ever before.

The financial website WalletHub recently conducted a deep dive into employment nationwide, and here's how Montana ranks.

States Struggling With Hiring

Montana is by no means alone when it comes to hiring employees; however, we are struggling more than most other states in the nation.

To find out where the Treasure State ranked; WalletHub compared all 50 states and the District of Columbia and looked at the job opening rate last month and over the previous 12 months.

Job Openings Rate (Latest Month): Double Weight (~66.67 Points)
Job Openings Rate (Last 12 Months): Full Weight (~33.33 Points)

The data was pulled from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Source: WalletHub

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According to WalletHub, the labor force participation rate was 62.6% as of January 2025, relatively close to pandemic levels, and the unemployment rate was around 4%.

Some states have had tremendous success with hiring, but judging from the numbers, Montana continues to struggle.

Unemployment is such a double-edged sword.

Yes folks are at work, which is a good thing, but businesses need employees in order to function.

We've already seen smaller business in Montana close because they can't find help, and this trend seems likely to continue.

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