The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for July 2021 in the Missoula metropolitan statistical area was 61,900, a 0.6 percent decrease from the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
In June 2021, the Missoula reported 62,300 workers on nonfarm payrolls.
Statistics were compiled from reports from the civilian labor force and unemployment data, which heavily relied on household surveys. The data is not seasonally adjusted.
Employment data is gleaned from an establishment survey that measures nonfarm employment, hours, and industry earnings. The data is also based on payroll jobs and such factors as where the establishments are located.
Overall, Montana reported 0.493 million people employed on nonfarm payrolls in July 2021.
| June 2021 (In thousands) | July 2021 (In thousands) | Percent Change |
|---|---|---|
| 62.3 | 61.9 | -0.6 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
