As Utah’s economy continues to flourish, it again ranked No. 2 among the states for job growth in the yearlong period ending April 30, according to federal data released Friday.
The number of jobs in the state grew by 3% in that period, behind only Nevada’s 3.6% growth, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
“Utah’s combination of strong job growth and markedly low unemployment mirrors the robust economic climate last seen in 2007,” said Mark Knold, senior economist at the Utah Department of Workforce Services.
“Given these conditions, this is the most favorable Utah job market in 12 years for college and high school graduates to be seeking employment,” he said.