Idaho Employment Sector Statistics (2024)
Workforce distribution by employment sector for Idaho
Employment Indicators for Idaho (2024)
Total Employed
919,255
Civilian 16+
Private For-Profit
70.0 %
Largest Sector
Self-Employed
7.6%
Entrepreneurship
Government
15.0%
Public Sector
Idaho Workforce by Sector & Gender
Idaho Employment Sector Breakdown
| Sector | Total Workers | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Private For-Profit | 643,658 | 70.0% |
| Government | 137,956 | 15.0% |
| Self-Employed | 69,454 | 7.6% |
| Private Non-Profit | 65,856 | 7.2% |
Idaho Gender Ratio Analysis by Employment Sector (2024)
| Sector | Male:Female Ratio |
|---|---|
| Private For-Profit | 1.36:1 |
| Government | 0.80:1 |
| Self-Employed | 1.43:1 |
Idaho Employment Trends (2010–2024)
Idaho Historical Employment Sector Trends
| Year | Private | Gov | Self-Emp | Non-Profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 70.0% | 15.0% | 7.6% | 7.2% |
| 2023 | 69.8% | 15.0% | 7.7% | 7.3% |
| 2022 | 70.3% | 14.8% | 7.5% | 7.2% |
| 2021 | 70.3% | 14.8% | 7.4% | 7.3% |
| 2020 | 70.3% | 14.6% | 7.3% | 7.5% |
| 2019 | 70.3% | 14.5% | 7.3% | 7.5% |
| 2018 | 70.7% | 14.6% | 7.2% | 7.2% |
| 2017 | 70.2% | 15.1% | 7.3% | 7.1% |
| 2016 | 70.2% | 15.2% | 7.5% | 6.8% |
| 2015 | 69.6% | 15.8% | 7.6% | 6.7% |
| 2014 | 69.6% | 16.0% | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| 2013 | 69.1% | 16.3% | 7.8% | 6.6% |
| 2012 | 69.4% | 16.1% | 7.9% | 6.5% |
| 2011 | 69.3% | 16.1% | 8.0% | 6.4% |
| 2010 | 69.7% | 15.5% | 8.3% | 6.1% |
Employment Sector FAQs for Idaho
The largest employment sector in Idaho is Private For-Profit, which employs 70.0% of the local workforce.
There are approximately 919,255 civilian workers aged 16 and over currently employed in Idaho.
In the private for-profit sector, the male-to-female ratio is 1.36:1. This metric helps highlight gender participation across the most prominent industry classes.
Since 2010, the total number of workers in Idaho has shown an increase, moving from 698,898 to 919,255 according to Census Bureau records.