The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for May in Montana’s Great Falls metropolitan statistical area was 35,200, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Montana reported 482,400 people employed on nonfarm payrolls during that same time period.
Statistics were compiled from reports from the civilian labor force and unemployment data, both of which heavily relied on household surveys. The data is not seasonally adjusted.
Employment data is gleaned from an establishment survey measures nonfarm employment, hours and earnings by industry. The data is also based on payroll jobs and such factors as where the establishments are located.
Montana Employees on Nonfarm Payrolls
| April 2021 (In thousands) | May 2021 (In thousands) | Percent Change by Month |
|---|---|---|
| 34.8 | 35.2 | 1.1% |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
