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The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for December 2021 in the Missoula metropolitan statistical area was 64,800, a five percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

In November 2021, the Missoula reported 61,700 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 0.5 million people employed on nonfarm payrolls in December 2021.

November 2021 (In thousands)	December 2021 (In thousands)	Percent Change
61.7	64.8	5

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics