For every three open jobs in Utah, only about two workers are available. That’s the fifth lowest ratio in America, according to an analysis published Friday by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
“This lack of workers is holding back economic growth as it becomes harder for existing firms to meet demand and new business to open” nationwide, said Neil Bradley, the chamber’s executive vice president and chief policy officer.
On average, 81,333 jobs were available per month in Utah during the 12-month period that ended in June, the analysis said. But only a monthly average of 57,071 workers were available then to fill them.